The issue I'm having is the duplexes that are for sale are hovering around $200k range.

This is not unique and many have experienced this, but just stating the fact that you may want to really do more research on the why and not just because you want to move "away" from something more importantly than rather "going to" something for the right reason and the sole reason shouldn't be because I can make more money.Real estate is a great field and one that you can do on the side while you have a good start to a paying career.  

Perhaps the information provided may inspire you to model your own unique Revitalization Strategy in Baltimore.Cheers! 

Hello - I am a new BP member interested in getting into real estate deals ranging from flips to fixer-up long-term rentals.  

I am working with a new investor that is considering multi families in the $2m-$3m price range. 

From this data, you can utilize a website bestplaces.net that will give you a breakdown of the percentage of homes that sold, in various price ranges, for a given zip code.

I would start here because these residential interest rates are significantly lower than other options (usually adjustable in the 2-4% range) in terms of the fees and interest rate.

There is a unique recipe to be found.

Also what is an ideal range to shoot for? 

If it was from sale of a business or similar, I would probably invest it in BRRR and flips on a 1:1.5 ratio in the 60-80k per house all in range.