Annual revenue is 300k.

I agree that the biggest factor is the market cycle.

@Bruce LynnThey could but in reality it’s not the actual federal govt employees that are the biggest factor it’s all the lobbyists and government contractors that flock the area.Every large company has a contingent of people here to grease the pockets of all the politicians

The biggest problem is that the woman can not afford to live there.

Most try to do for 3-5 days to max revenues/occupancy limits.In terms of financing, yes plan to do a 20 down non conventional (maybe even DSCR) that will be put in an LLC and no need for quit claim deed, etc.Amit

I see a lot of people say they want to go local, and while I understand the sentiment, one of the biggest myths I see perpetuated in lending, or insurance, or appraisers, etc. is that local is better. 

My biggest problem seems to be the learning curve to get any of them set up the way I want them. 

The builder warranty should cover you but make sure you read ALL the docs thoroughly; this is the biggest advantage of buying a new build, so use it A LOT.

What is your biggest advice for young people getting started in real estate investing?

I think it is a good point and one of my biggest worries, if not THE biggest worry is finding the right tenant.