We can talk about this at the meetup on WED, but you are positioned well with what you have so don't rush it.

We are a community of close to 50k that has not incorporated so the county controls zoning/planning. 

You can also fill out an application, submit your documents (income, assets, etc), and get pre-approved. 

Although leasing activity is down 63% from pre-pandemic levels, the pace of new vacancies is slowing, reducing unoccupied space from 58 million to 44 million square feet over the past year.Multifamily PropertiesHigh mortgage rates have boosted demand for rental units, with net absorption up 90% year-over-year.

@Brady Herbaugh- thanks ...a house hack where you live in the property you buy is the best step to take for your 1st investment...make sure you get pre approved  for a loan before you begin to search for a property  

-Sam Welcome (pre) to DC.

If financing part of the replacement property(ies), secure pre-approval.

Also avoids a pre-pay which by the way when does yours end? 

But, also, make sure you are comparing apples to apples including pre-payments penalties. 

I’ve had clients consistently investing pre-pandemic, during the pandemic, and post-pandemic.