Good time for Buy and Hold Strategy - 2021 Late Winter?

[Jonathan Goohs]

Hey everyone, I am new to BP forums and was wondering if anyone has any advice on buying in the seller-friendly market. I am active duty and looking to use my VA loan on a property in the Northeast DC area, but given the inflation of prices and buy and hold long term strategy, this limits my options? Should I wait longer to look at properties, or is it still a good time to buy my first property? Thanks everyone!