New agents and investors often face obstacles that are only revealed through experience. 

I would be very weary about buying another property in today’s market unless you are extremely experienced or have done an extreme amount of research.

This is absolutely true . . . once the agent is rolling. 

Hello everyone, I am brand new to this website and looking forward to gaining some extra insights on property within the US and beyond ;) I started as a part-time Realtor with Keller Williams in Santa Barbara, Califor...

You have to work with someone that is experienced and very active in the field.

A note failing after two months is a pretty rare event Aloha is a very experienced lender. 

My first investment property happens to be my first home purchase, so my questions are hopefully basic for anyone experienced here.

Agents can quickly run comps so that would be helpful for you.

NEVER use an agent unless you absolutely have to.

The residential lease market in Washington, DC, from January 2024 to January 2025 has experienced some changes:Units Listed: The number of units listed decreased by 78, a 15.92% decrease, from 490 to 412.Listed Median Price: The listed median price increased by $175, a 6.19% increase, from $2,825 to $3,000.Units Leased: The number of units leased decreased by 58, a 19.86% decrease, from 292 to 234.Sold Median Price: The sold median price increased by $100, a 3.51% increase, from $2,850 to $2,950.Summary: A decrease in units listed and leased indicates a reduction in supply and demand year over year.