I'm used to purchasing property all cash, but I want to buy another property within the next 2 months without waiting until I have enough cash to purchase because that'll be another 1-3 years of saving.

We finally decided that we want to try to buy our first rental property.

Paying more only on one can give a chance to get the other house potentially refinance if the rates go down.

I live in Orange County and I have been looking into some out-of-state investments for single family up to triplex for a buy and hold to build my rental portfolio.

Becoming a great time to buy. ;)

I recommend buying a 2-4 unit property to house hack rather than buy an individual apartment (condo or townhome).

The strategy we will use is buy and hold rental properties out of state.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator you can use to analyze deals and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I would like to know how I can buy an investment in Baltimore, MD.

Put it in your lease, teach them how to change them, buy them a one-year supply (usually $20), and then hold them accountable.Your home did not cause this problem; your tenant did.