Worked like a charm.

I could also buy something nice to live in DC for myself (a walkable neighborhood close to metro appeals to me - I’d rather not live in suburbs right now) and slowly 1031 some properties to cheaper rentals in Baltimore (I’ve always had a weird place in my heart for charm city after spending weeks out there with a buddy in college).

The house itself is charming but could use a repaint.

Yep, works like a charm. 

Example, I have an old timey craftsman I have which is in a more residential and nicer neighborhood than a couple others, with not as much closeby-- but is very cute (but small) place with lush yard, old timey hardwood, and more charm, etc, it is really killing the game, moreso than the stuff that is in more traditionally "good" MTR locations. 

Which is why they have to spend so much money on fancy websites and charming salespeople who know what to say to get you hard or wet over the phone. 

A cute, freshly rehabbed 3/2 in a very desirable, charming neighborhood.

I used to be a smallish town with a lot of charm and character, plus it's in the mountains with is a big draw. 

Lastly, is Asheville as charming, amazing and wonderfully diverse as it seems?

Worked like a charm.