New guy from Alexandria VA / DC Metro area

[Ben Baci]

Hi! I have lived in the area a few years now, and I plan to be located here for the foreseeable future. I grew up south of Boston towards the Cape, family on Long Island, and have spent some time in Harrisburg, Philly, Phoenix, and northern Texas, picking up loyalties to the Redsox and the Redskins along the way. Uncle Sam is my employer (until I achieve my freedom number of course) - pretty common in these parts.

I am completely new to REI and spend each day chipping away at the mountain of knowledge on this site, the BP podcasts, and some books I own. I think I would like to get started with a multifamily (4 units max) so I can utilize my VA loan and acquire solid cash flow. I am trying to find current resources that will show what districts/regions are most conducive to this, if the market is oversold, what the near future entails, and if it's even a wise choice at this time and in this region (perhaps I should look further south for instance). Rehabbing does not pique my interest at this point, but if it's the way to go, I am open to it.

Thanks for your time, this is exciting for me - I love to work a project, meet new people, and learn new things. Cheers!

Ben B.