But we have actually hauled the tenant's stuff to an address of their choice just to be done with it in cases like this

No I did not pay for any of these leads.Now you have a choice.

The vehicle of your choice through real estate will be easier to determine once you have all that ironed out.

I'm starting to understand the “pocket” neighborhood thing in Baltimore but lets assume I make smart buys in in the 21215 and 21216 zips.

I can survive, but if I have a choice, I would rather not go into that mode

If you're seriously thinking about purchasing multifamily to live in for the short term, followed by moving & cash flowing the property for the long term I recommend getting smart on analyzing properties in the neighborhoods your targeting.

Those people have no choice but to move. 

A smart investor would stop trying to vulture existing inventory and begin backing technology like 3d printing to help increase much needed inventory. 

Hey All,After hours of research, reading and using BP Forums to ask and read questions and answers, I (think) I have decided where I would like to focus in regards to purchasing my first Rental property.Before I would submit any offers, I want to give myself the adequate time to go check out these neighborhoods, talk to residents and check out their local economies and shops In order to ensure I am happy with my choices before proceeding.As I prepare to go to these different communities (looking in the CT area), I was wondering if anybody who has done similar trips (I am assuming its pretty standard practice, unless the property is far away).

Your focus needs to be "What can I do today to bring more value to your business" If you have that mentality, I think you could be a good fit.That being said, you should still focus on your career as well as exit strategy (smart that you're already doing this), and you could always intern for other people/companies down the road too!