Hey all,Any local agents or members in the area that can give insight of Fairfax county as a whole or specifically Oakton area as a MTR play?

Your insurance company may be different but here's a list to stay away from:Akitas, American Bulldogs, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois, Caucasian Mountain Dogs, Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshonds, Mastiffs, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Staffordshire Terriers, Wolf Hybrids, or any mix or variation of these breeds, any dog with a history of bitingMost municipalities don't allow "pet fees" nor "pet rent" for a support animal.

I'm gonna play a small hand and see if I can get a counter offer accepted for the 2 empty lots next to my personal home.

Like Daniel mentioned, amenities could play a big role even if the price is a bit higher.

Given the equity you’ve got, a cash-out refinance might be a smart play.

Play chess, not checkers.

Real Estate Investors can play ahead of the game by learning about 1) Real Estate (of course), but not the basic stuff....all the tricks that can make you stay one step ahead of your competition. and 2) Construction - How a house is built and how to fix, remodel and add value.So for #1, you can just make this forum an addiction.

I purchased my second property in 2023, it was a fixer, so after renovation and refi, PMI was removed:because of interest rates and the market, does not cash flow but the rents cover most of the mortgage and it’s been a solid equity play.

Remember, games aren't won from the sidelines...ya gotta play to win! 

I also know my worst appreciation play out of all my purchases would whoop any primary cash flow play.