For those out of state who want to invest in Baltimore , do yourself a favor research the area well , put your own eyes on it , run your numbers , then run them again . 

But its lifeline is the single I35 highway running north south...In terms if Economic development- I can speak for Hutto, they are take big steps to attract investments that is boosting the local economy.

Miami’s Real Estate Market: Your Golden Opportunity AwaitsMiami Single Family Homes: A Hot Market with Growing DemandThe single-family home market in Miami is heating up.

Trying to navigate the potential of investing out of state (plus the fact that I’ve not yet purchased investment property).  

I finished school when I was 16 and now, I'm 17 years old and I'm making 36,000 a year from my w2 job, I know there's not much I could do as of right now but what should I do to set me up so when I turn 18 I can start my investing Journey.

It’s great that you’re ready to take the leap into real estate investing.

The two lenders I contacted through the "Find a Lender" option never called me back, so I am looking for a local and relatively small credit union or bank I can talk to about taking out a HELOC so I can invest fairly soon.Any recommendations?

Welcome to BiggerPockets and best of luck investing!

I've done pretty well investing in multifam rentals and I've got friends that always say things like "when are you going to let me in on some of your deals?"

Welcome to BP Joe and best of luck investing!