In the meantime, I am trying to better understand the Indianapolis (Fishers, Carmel) real estate market and considering getting a realtors license.In Indiana, the cost for the real estate licensing course is approximately ~$580 and an additional ~$80 annually to maintain.

Any advise on best marketing strategies for starters, on "starting lean and mean" under current market conditions in Maryland, would be greatly appreciated!

Note that appreciation cannot work as benchmark in high cash flow markets any more than cash flow works well in appreciating markets.  

Quote from @Eric Lahoda: It depends on the market and your skills as a landlord.

On market 120+ days.

Essentially you are plugging in all of your data and they are using market price studied to generate your deductions.

Hi Eli, A few different ways: 1) You can ask your realtor to put you on a drip campaign for any assumable loans in the areas you desire. 2) If you are looking at something off-market you can ask your realtor to work with their title company of choice to pull lists of all government loans, in whatever areas you are looking for.

HI Kia..very specific to zoning with primarily condos that are eligible that come to market.

The figure we use is based on the appraisers assessment of fair market value for rent in that area.I'm always happy to help.

They seem, at the surface, to be a logical instrument for long term incentive alignment, especially in today's market.