Unless you are very knowledgable in this area, I would at a minimum seek the services of a real estate attorney(not just an attorney) to help you navigate through the transaction. 

Baltimore's a good lending market and with solid credit and assuming the property has good rental income and nothing too crazy, you should have some options here.Or perhaps I'm assuming too much in that you're seeking long-term financing - is this property already stabilized/leased and producing income?

Different area will use a different strategy but all hold potential.As a Licensed home inspector I evaluated over 35 properties in seeking out our first investments.

I do love what I do but I know it’s not something that will bring me the financial freedom I seek.

You can find an investor friendly agent in a number of ways such as:* Posting to the BP forums seeking out one* Posting to your local facebook real estate investor groups seeking out one* Looking at current MLS listings for available multi family and reaching out to the listing agentOnce you find a good investor friendly agent, they will be able to assist you with finding an attorney who has worked with investors.

If the tenant does not have the ability to pay, he needs to move out and seek government help if needed or move to another affordable rental.

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With above in mind, what should I expect if I were to seek legal counsel and potentially take him to court?  

Having recently obtained my real estate license and Property Management Master certification from the California Association of Realtors, I’m seeking that essential “real-world” experience in landlording/property management.