Here’s why I’m asking: I have an Excel model that analyzes deals for a specific region.

The only situation that I think it would make sense for you to start investing right now would be if you are not investing the full $200,000 and are looking to take some money off the board and put it into a safer investment.

I had to hold back my chuckle, she didn't recognize the irony of the situation.  

The best way to solve this situation now would be by ensuring you've presented the units in the most attractive way possible.

Not many landlords buy their rentals this way. although with all the guru training many are trying and we will see how it all works out.it takes sales skill to talk people into deeding you their home.. this is a highly charged emotional situation..

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes. 

Rent control laws are market specific.

As for Alexandria specifically in terms of regulations don't take advice from a public forum - look up the laws yourself and make sure you understand them.

If it happens a second time, tell the tenants who are making the noise that they need to stop or they are in violation of the lease.This is solid advice and exactly what I would do in this situation.

There might be some hoops to get through with conventional financing with your income situation, but if that doesn't work, you could use a debt service loan.