Major employers like JP Morgan and AT&T are pushing for these policies as well, and specifically in the D.C. region, Amazon HQ2, the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority, and the Executive Branch of the government have required all employees to return to work 5 days a week at those locations.Fundamental Lack of Residential SupplyAnother interesting driver of demand is the fundamental lack of supply of housing stock due to the fallout effects of the 2008 housing crisis, slowdowns in housing construction during Covid-19 primarily in 2020, and a good amount of 2021 from supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising construction costs.

Many of my clients begin there, then transition to direct bookings once they’re comfortable.

I'm not currently at the phase of transitioning into a home builder, more trying to learn the steps of how to better set myself up for success.

Plus, house hacking with a VA loan’s benefits (no down payment, low interest) is a no-brainer.After a year, transitioning into BRRRR with single-family homes makes sense, especially since you’re working on your real estate license—it’ll sharpen your skills and help you spot opportunities.

Even if you already found a PM, happy to aid to your transition with any suggestions or advice.Here for when you need me! 

A friend of mine started this way, and it made his transition to full-time business ownership much smoother.Document EverythingKeep meticulous records of all transfers between your business and personal accounts.

I’d recommend starting locally and self-managing if feasible, then transitioning to hiring help as you grow or invest further away.Good luck!

If you're open to mid term renting (we transition to this during our slower season), I'd also recommend speaking with the university and trying to see if you could try to be the source for their mid term housing.

Areas on the outskirts or neighborhoods that are transitioning could be worth exploring, where you might find a better deal compared to the city center.Another option could be looking at multi-family properties, which can offer better cash flow than single-family homes.

I'd like to get a few properties in my portfolio, continue to network and learn the game and then transition into finding, funding, rehabbing and closing my own deals.