They are definitely responsible for starting the fire, whether utilities were on or not.If tenant has insurance, they should file a claim.

Instead, relying on recent comparable sales (comps) from MLS, local realtors, or an appraiser will give a far more accurate picture of a property’s post-rehab value.Any Advice you wish you knew when you started? 

My first investment property happens to be my first home purchase, so my questions are hopefully basic for anyone experienced here.

Not sure what I did wrong, but it appears I am not able to start a post for questions, but looks like I can answer post fine. 

It's the safest way to start and it's a guaranteed profit when you get the right deal!

I think it helps to drive a strategy that if you can invest, build, flip, etc why not do it in zip codes with the greatest price per square foot where you can also find either land or existing inventory that makes sense?

So I've been wanting too go out a network with investors and loaners/lenders but I don't know if their is any events that is real estate and commercial real estate investing based events in DC, does anyone know any events in the DMV that is good too join?

Hi Sergio, There is no better time than the present to get started. 

An LLC or Partnership Agreement provides liability protection and flexibility, ideal for investment properties.

If it was bought as an investment property, it works great as an investment property.