But the difference between that time and now is two things, in 1970s era the interest rate is in the high single digit.

You need high occupancy for office which in today's market is not always the case.5-8 units you can get 30 year terms.

For the Baltimore property, take pictures of problems like trash and parking issues, and talk to the neighbor's landlord or report the issues to the city.

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I've tried hiring contractors but the cost seems so high it's hard to make deals work, so my question is where do you find people to hire full time for general work like drywall, flooring, painting etc......

I used to live in Hawaii , and the entry barrier is just high.

I'm going to give you some advice because I know the borrower profile that big box lenders like.First, get your credit as high as possible. 

I would highly recommend The Storage Rebellion.

The two main downsides are finding syndicators and deals to invest with, and the high minimum investment - $50-100K if you invest by yourself.

If a new investor comes in with a 300k purchase and a 200k rehab in a high end market where it will take 3 months to sell, a lender will not be so hot to lend a newbie in that situation.