Don’t stretch to make a deal work.Baltimore is a market where you can be patient.

You’ve got the mindset and the drive — stay patient, keep learning, and that first property will open every door after it.Sorry to hear about your Dad, but I'm sure he will be proud to see you being financially smart, and with your current mindset you'll be there in no time. 

if you can't do so for 1 or 2 or 4 years, so be it - be patient and continue to save-once you can house hack, house hack a few times in a row-if you do this just a few times, you'll own more rental properties than 95% of people-good luck

With $30K you should be able to get into a decent duplex if you’re patient and stick to good-demand areas.

It sounds like you’re approaching this the right way by being patient and strategic, especially with a demanding career and out-of-state property.

I may have to be patient and wait till spring.

Quote from @Andy Gonzales: Yes for sure, the move these days are smaller projects or just being super patient on the numbers that will really work out for you! 

Staying patient and deliberate will pay off as you grow your portfolio.

Be patient and don’t rush into bad deals.

I’d recommend being patient and holding out longer to try to find what you actually want.