This was also about the time when the house flipping shows started gaining popularity on network TV and I recall watching HGTV literally 24/7.

It is very close to a popular college and people are building a lot and things are starting to change. 

You may try some popular bulk senders.

Another example I have seen before, not as popular now as it used to be but, a provision stating upon the sale of any unit, X% of the sale price shall be paid to the HOA. 

KC is popular market, you'll have a ton of resources/info.Also, duplexes and MFH in general are pretty hot in KC.... a SFH would likely appreciate better and you'd likely have a better chance of getting a deal. 

Bars are in walking distance, popular restaurants of  Baltimore in walking distance renovated rotunda has new options,Remington is also in walking distance where R house, Parts and Labor, Clavel located.

@Jay Helms Interesting response considering that a landlord legally can be held liable in Florida if a tenant disables a smoke alarm and is then subsequently injured in a fire. 

Whenever possible remove carpet & install vinyl allure flooring or refinish the hardwoodsRemove all ceiling fansRemove garbage disposalsInstall non locking door handlesReplace wooden windows (think lead based paint issues)Paint everything one neutral color (agreeable gray is the most popular right now)Remove anything that hangs off the wall or has unnecessary moving parts (ex chandelier, wall mounted towel bars)

This week one of my tenants texted me saying they he injured himself on steps due to one of the step giving way.

Here's a little bit about how I started with my first investment.I bought a two unit property in a popular area of Baltimore City (Unit A: 1BR 1 BA - Unit B: 3BR- 2BA).