***This is very general/broad advise but I hope that points you in right direction.At the very least, refer it to a broker as a listing and build a relationship with that broker for future comps your going to need as you start your investing career.  

No matter what you do, you MUST plug in to all the local resources and build relationships!

Mount Airy, MD 21771They are listed as an REI friendly bank small enough to establish direct relationships in the business and loan departments.  

Can't wait to start meeting new friends and possibly developing some valuable relationships!

Other agreed upon benefits from a relationship with an agent who gets your short sale leads?  

most anyone with any experience is not going to go behind a HML as their funds are in jeopardy of being wiped out.. at least not to make it even remotely interesting to a Private lender to make 8 to 10% interest in such a precarious situation.. now you might find the PML who fell of the turnip truck.. but anyone with any experience wont do thisI would recommend you recalibrate and look for that equity partner.. share the wealth until you have enough capital to do these yourself.If you don't have 20 to 40k of your own money by now then you need to earn it and save up.Like I said you may stumble into someone who does not know what they are doing.. but find that local guy create a relationship make them some real money it will serve you far better in the long run.. trust me on this

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Looking forward to getting to know more people and building relationships.

I'd say it depends on your relationship with the tenant plus how much time and effort you think it will take you to turn the property, list it, screen tenants, and get someone new moved in.

First, Do you know what the vacancy rate has been historically?