The Baltimore example provides some lessons on urban homesteading. In the 1970s, Baltimore launched the "Dollar House" program, which sold city-owned properties to individuals for $1, provided that they would rehabilitate the properties and live in them for a certain period. The program was successful in revitalizing certain neighborhoods, but it also faced challenges such as the high cost of rehabilitation and the lack of support services for new homeowners. The lessons from the Baltimore example include the need for adequate funding and support services for urban homesteaders, as well as the importance of community involvement in the process