Congratulations @David Shaun - those are awesome numbers, and should hold up with the low liabilities, regardless of market. 

The issue I see is that market has historical appreciation below average (not bad, but slightly poor).  

The markets have changed quickly, and what worked 5 years ago may differ significantly from what will drive success today.

As an aside, insurance companies are inspecting most properties one way or another in the current market. 

It is not that good at the price point of DC or in my market (but better than my market).  

For example, I can't see a way to use any marketing packages??? 

There are really great REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are particularly lucrative - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, NAR released its 2025 list of top performers in 10 metro markets.

we build at or slightly below the average new build in our market where there is high absorbtion 

I'm really looking forward to your blog and hearing about your experiences in these markets.