Is the sink not working because you have clogged the drain with things like grease or leftover food? 

This may or may not go along with your plan, but I thought I'd give you some food for thought: it's very possible for you to get an FHA loan (if your VA eligibility isn't currently an option) on a multi-unit property with only 3.5% down - that 3.5% can be gifted, and the closing costs can be gifted, too.  

Sellers in those cases have unreasonable expectations/opinions about the value of their property and have found an agent who was willing to cater to their delusions.

Pentagon city is undergoing a lot of good changes and they are putting a Whole Foods walking distance down the street.  

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first rental investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

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Here's some food for thought: As you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.