House hacking in DMV area - resources

[Chelsea Jean-Mary]

I didn't have any questions but did want to share some resources that is helping me find a place in the DMV area, particularly MD. I am looking to get into house hacking and purchase my first property within the next month. Finding an affordable (sub-$300k) property in an area with little crime and decent schools is like finding a needle in a haystack! lol. The tools that are helping me narrow my search are:

-city-data.com

-areavibes.com

-rentometer.com

-Biggerpockets' rental property calculator

I'm limited to PG county with my price point if I want to stay close to DC. Given my criteria, it appears thus far that Upper Marlboro is my best bet. I wasn't entirely expecting this but I am new to the area. I still need to look and see how easy it will be to rent in this area. I know I could get a rehab to get something at a low cost but I'm not looking to since it's my first property but maybe for my 2nd one.

Feel free to share any resources you're using/have used.