Because they know that a really fancy car won’t impact the availability of affordable cars.”Rent control appears to be a long-term negative for society(or, at best, it’s close to neutral.)

If you use a dual agent you should know what you're doing because they will not advise you through the transaction and stay neutral. 

This made sense historically, but as the residential real estate industry has evolved would six months of inventory really feel balanced or a neutral market?

I believe it costs something like 60k to do, and I've heard nothing but negative or neutral reviews, nothing actually worth the amount people put in.

If you want to stay local, there are condos in Prince Georges county for under $200,000 that are cash flow positive (or at least neutral).

It also might make it unappealing to renters.That being said, it looks like it's in great condition & has a neutral style decor (that most buyers/renters would find appealing). 

Or you could pick a "neutral" state like Delaware or Wyoming. 

It discusses the art of neutral thinking and overcoming challenges by getting to the truth to determine action.

Are there ways to get around that to close the gap and get rentals/house-hacks to be at least cash-flow neutral?

It needs a repipe to replace polybutylene pipes, plus some minor electrical work (install GFIs, and correct a reversed hot & neutral wires in one outlet), and a new AC handler.