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.

High-net-worth individuals, private lenders, or experienced investors looking for passive income may be ideal partners.

Your time is best spent producing the revenue that allows you to invest in the first place.That includes using local agents you meet and feel are a good fit for you, property managers, possibly buying completed properties like the one you posted here, and outsourcing as much of the process as you can as you get started. 

Agents:I've read/heard that areas are largely represented by specific agents. 

Focus on networking and learning from experienced investors—you're already ahead of 99% of people your age, so stay consistent and take action!

As others have said there are many experienced RE agents, management companies, and so on...Best of luck to you! 

Don't spend your time with other agents as a focus. 

So even though our right better get half back then none and or be in the hole like your experiencing.

Hello smarter and more experienced real estate investors!

To raise capital, focus on building a strong investment thesis, leveraging your track record, and networking with high-net-worth investors or experienced GPs.