Advice for starting off in Washington DC

[Aziz Nayani]

I am looking to buy my first investment property in Washington DC. I am thinking about using it as an MTR to help address the regular flow of diplomats, students, interns, etc. that come through the nations capital. I am looking at properties in the $200k-$300k range, which will mostly be 1 bedroom / 1 ba.  Any advice or considerations to keep in mind? Any neighborhoods to focus on or to avoid? 

Thanks!