It looks likes a global trade war that will raise prices across the board just started here in March of 2018, so sell sell sell is the best option if you believe that the drop in consumer discretionary spending will leave less money in people's pockets leading to a recession and/or downturn in real estate values. 

Office buildings are less sensitive to consumer demand than shopping malls, while hotels, with their short, seasonal stays and reliance on business and tourism travel, pose far more risk than either apartments or office.3.

More consumer sales are going online and there isn't a need for the giant retail spaces of yesterday.

I’m a technical designer in consumer goods.

Since then, I've consumed a LOT of content from BP/others and have learned a lot about the different paths of REI.

Not only in DC proper, but in all the VA & MD suburbs.I would suggest visiting the wholesaling forum & consume all the info there.

@Jason Powell I Have found that high paying W-2 looks great on paper but is also super demanding and time consuming. 

It is very expensive and time consuming to go to court for both parties involved in a claim.No legal advice given.

So consumers could wait 2 to 4 weeks to resolve the issue whereas they can drive right to the store and return that day and get money back, go buy more stuff, or get the same item that is new and works.Retail is overbuilt in weak suburban to rural locations in cold belt states.

And yes DC is expensive, but I am sure you and your wifes salaries are consumate with the market.