Can anyone guide me through the process of buying a house without an agent and what I need to look for.

I stay away from all the market type stuff where they are shopping the asset and sitting on it trying to throw tons of buyers in to push the highest price.

Your agent with experience can help you identify properties that would be a fit for a 203k loan and then guide you through the offer/transaction process which is a lot of times very different than a traditional purchase.

She wants to stay where she is for undertermined of time after closing until her new living arrangement is set and has agreed to sign a lease at closing.

If anyone can guide us with contacts of Property Managers or sellers and any information that could be useful, we would appreciate it- What are the best areas to invest, any local laws we need to be aware of, what are the key things to look for , etc .THank you !

I'd stay away from there.I'd try a lease option.

As an investor myself with my own solo 401k plan, I have been investing these funds money stay in notes.

My work was slow and sure but the next wind storm my roof stayed on while several of the neighbors lost theirs.

I suggest connecting with a local real estate agent who knows Baltimore and works regularly with investors and retail buyers to help you get a better handle on your needs and then guide you in the right direction.Good luck, welcome to the Baltimore market, and welcome to Bigger Pockets!  

I personally stay away from properties with pools, as you mentioned, the liabilities.