(kid finds a loose outlet and gets shocked, water is too hot and kid gets burned, no anti-tip device on the stove and wild child climbing on it gets crushed, etc etc etc).

I currently keep mine in an Ally savings account yielding a whopping 2.2%, but it’s safe and liquid.

You represent an uncomplicated and more safe close.

Maybe I will go next year, if it's safe.

Returns lower but money safe.

The area looks safe and rent/price ratio is fantastic.

It is a different market but you can expand your audience by being able to be downloaded by android device users.....I haven't used Facebook as of yet but creating a group (which as you know is free )  you can discuss and show your deals post pictures and allow others to engage you....the only thing I wouldn't do is advertise we can leave that for bigger pockets for investors and for the general public you can direct them to your webpage.....

Many here on the forum tend to go by the Section 8/HUD guidelines for their own programs, which is (overly simplified) 1 bedroom per 2 people, which seems safe, but no one has been able to produce, nor have I been able to find, maximum occupancy rules for localities.

To me the picture looks like this: Once I had enough for the first one to be made safely (down payment, rehab, reserves etc.), then I'd make a purchase.

I am glad this discussion came up about properties in Baltimore.I know there are many great sounding sales online for properties in the Baltimore and I am sure they are getting their fair of interest from out of market buyers.Unfortunately, when you do site visits you will find that the particular areas are in war zone status and are not safe to walk in, much less invest.Personally I do not mind section 8 or low income renters but the problem currently in many Baltimore locations is not only renters not paying, but the tenants ripping out all of your fine upgrades to sell on the street.