Washington, DC Business License Process

[Bolanle Ogunmakin]

Hello All,

I'm a newbie investor with a 4 unit apartment building in DC. The building is under my name as a sole proprietor. I am now ready to delve into flipping properties. An LLC has been approved. Now, I am trying to figure out the business license requirements for the business.

I have been getting mixed answers from the staff at DCRA. Any investors in Washington DC on here that have been through the process? Will the business license be under "General Business License?" Do I need a Home Occupancy Permit (one staff member says I do if I'll be conducting the business out of my home). Does RE investing constitute working out of your home? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.