When Anna Julian happened upon a neglected row home in Baltimore seven years ago, she had no formal construction training—just determination, a willingness to make mistakes, and a keen knack for Googling DIY tips .

Today, that same determination remains, but what began as a simple renovation project has now become a lucrative revenue stream for Anna and her husband, Josiah Julian, who have built a thriving rental business out of Baltimore’s crumbling historical housing stock, while also earning unlikely fame on social media , where they showcase their many home overhauls.

“I bought my first row home in Baltimore, and it was a bit of a fixer-upper, so I just decided to take it on and start learning from Google and YouTube,” Anna, who runs Renorowhome with her partner, tells

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