Indianapolis is similar and also a city doing decently with a relatively diversified economy.

I think I've picked up some decent information and tips here and there, but it would be nice to have a more efficient way of going about this that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Still decently affordable. 

Based on my calculations, even with a low down payment, I can achieve positive cash flow (with aggressive enough house hacking).

I make a decent amount of money nearly from my W-2 (over 100k) but still not enough to easily buy another property this year especially if I have to put down 20%.

I did lock in a decent rate, so that is in my favor.

I was wondering if I should negotiate a decent price with the landlord and assign the contract to end buyer.

I’m looking for a place to rent or buy but for a decent price.

Baltimore Market Snapshot:Multifamily: Baltimore’s got a decent multifamily scene—median rents hover around $1,500-$1,800 for 2-3 unit properties, with Class B and C buildings in areas like East Baltimore or Hampden offering cash flow potential.

MyRental.com from SafeRent does a decent job.