Happy to help with analyzing investment opportunities in both northern VA and DC.

I have been a realtor for +8 years helping out-of-state investors buy and sell here successfully too.

Happy to help out Cosmo, I can tell you a bit more about the area.

I helped an investor purchase a duplex in Franklinton that is successfully being used as a short term rental.

Those in themselves are great education.Degrees won’t help you much unless you are trying to get a job at a large fund.

If you need to cover utilities, the numbers tighten significantly, making a lower purchase price essential.Let me know if you have any further questions or want to explore these numbers in more detail—I’d be happy to help! 

I've helped my cousin acquire two investment properties in Augusta, so while I can't claim to be an expert, I can share some insights.

Thanks for any help anyone is willing to give!

For active investing it is also helpful to have some type of advantage that sets you apart from other investors - that could be construction or rehab skills, market knowledge or anything else that gives you an edge.I was an active investor and didn't really have any of those skills.  

If you ever need some help in Oklahoma, id more than happy to!