So glad you've discovered Bigger Pockets early in your real estate investing journey...and it looks like you've already made some good contacts here from your area....A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the BP website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about KC, Enterprise, or any of the specific markets you're evaluating, you'll be notified.

You need plans and specifications. 

Price depends on the market, underlying deal, and specific facts of the case.

Do you know of any articles specifically about succeeding in small markets?

Find one that works specifically with investors.

Hi,I'm new to the Baltimore market and trying to narrow down a specific area I want to work in.

do you have a specific hard money lender?

The more specific to those, the easier the decision would be.

Specifically how to the payment works?

What specifically are you looking for as far as information about networking or marketing.