There are numerous areas around downtown zoned RM which allows for more than one unrelated person.

There's numerous ways to find deals that you can research here on BP.I would network with some agents to get access to MLS properties that fit your criteria.  

A good way to get your feet wet and build some capital is wholesaling.

I know my husband would like to join you guys so keep us in the loop as we have done numerous flips in Illinois and Indiana also but we always love to network and share our learnings. 

But I don't want to go into anything blind, and my knowledge of the real estate business is next to nothing at I'm here to learn as much as I can before I get my feet wet.

Still looking to get my feet wet investing in Washington, D.C.

First deal to get my feet wet in REI but have quick question.In contract with a property that I expect will cash flow $70-150/month (10% vacancy, 10% PM, $100/mo comb. capex/RM); cash return of 7-13%, excluding what I'd pay myself to self-manage.2/1, rentable condition, listed at 52, offered 32, in contract at 41.5. 

The building has 4 students in each unit, 2 per room.I've seen numerous times on this site that many investors want to see $100 per unit per month for their investments.

We are also looking at purchasing 2-4 units in a deal that looks interesting, but not in a rush.Everyone has a different approach to getting their feet wet.

Even for the most basic of zoning, T3/single family, the lot size minimum always says 5000 sq ft.I've tried emailing and calling the zoning department numerous times and they have never gotten back to me.