Newbie here. It's great to be able to rent out and breakeven. Not everyone who bought a place in DC can do that. I'm 100% agree with @Sebastian E. Save 1700/month is great idea. If you can rent out a one bedroom in DC for $2700 that's really awesome...convert to daily rate is $90/day. I kind of suspect airbnb can get the same amount of rent every month.
I'm in similar situation. I bought a 2b2b condo in Arlington, if I rent out the whole thing, it would be a negative cash flow property. I'm now just do airbnb with the spare 1b1b, in a good month, I'm able to live there for free.
Just an idea to throw out there. If you can airbnb just the bedroom from time to time, and set up a temporary bedroom in the living room when you have guests. At a daily rate for $120(spit-balling), rent out 20ish days in a month. You are close to living there for free.
