Baltimore now has less liquidity in their market, and thus why you find many more off market deals and wholesalers operating.Im sure it isnt the answer you wanted, but better to have the truth than to try to chase a purple unicorn.

Appraisers can do pencil searches for you and give you about as much info as a CMA, with numbers that are more truthful.

., instead of renting out that extra space and getting $1000 from a renter)?  

On a positive note, they let us have one complimentary inspection prior to permits, and one (called Consultation on the inspection card, no extra fee) when we ran into a framing load issue that existed in 1954 when the building was made.

I Just ended up trying to offset the extra closing cost with a slightly lower offer.

I'm a newbie from Chicago looking to start out in real estate investing.I'm a lawyer by trade, but I think it would be wise to branch out into real estate investing to diversify my retirement portfolio and to have a bit of extra income each month.

My parents were flippers so I have some basic experience, but I was wondering if anyone is looking for some extra help on the weekends at any flips in the NYC area.

I would go with tall 36" upper cabinets to give the extra storage space if you have the height. 

I want to ensure I am doing this transaction the correct way but I also don't want to spend extra money if it isn't necessary.

This takes some extra effort and sleuthing & doesn't always get results, but if I can clear an eviction from the record before another application is approved, I do.