Accept it "as is" and fulfill the lease.By responding quickly, professionally, and confidently, they realize I am not an easy target and choose to move on.

I recently attended a webinar, Master your Rentals: Save Money and Time with effective Self-management.  

The tenant base, on average, tends to be rougher on the properties, moves more frequently, and cannot absorb any rent increases.  

The residential lease market in Washington, DC, from January 2024 to January 2025 has experienced some changes:Units Listed: The number of units listed decreased by 78, a 15.92% decrease, from 490 to 412.Listed Median Price: The listed median price increased by $175, a 6.19% increase, from $2,825 to $3,000.Units Leased: The number of units leased decreased by 58, a 19.86% decrease, from 292 to 234.Sold Median Price: The sold median price increased by $100, a 3.51% increase, from $2,850 to $2,950.Summary: A decrease in units listed and leased indicates a reduction in supply and demand year over year.

Depending on your new job as a 1099/self employed, there are likely other loan options available that can work.

They specialized in concrete tilt up, but did a lot of time and materials work for a self made real estate tycoon who owned a lot of Federal Way.Along the way I got my CPA license and practiced in several differing sectors including doing some work with low income housing projects.As far as my start in RE, it was with buying my first personal SFR and later moving to a new residence. 

It can increase your capacity to pull off certain deals.

After the appreciation we have been experiencing post 2022 and what we have been witnessing the last 2+ years its hard to pick a spot and be confident on appreciation.

I learned a lot, feel more confident and am pleased with the outcome. 

Glad to hear that you are using Equity Trust already as they happen to be our official partner for self directed IRAs. :) It sounds like you are looking for a specific investment opportunity?