Every $1 I make in cash flow, the government will take 35¢-40¢ today.

Have also done work in DC and Maryland and would say Virginia has significant benefits over DC and Maryland because it is more business friendly and jurisdictions are willing to work with not against developers on projects I mentioned as well as you mentioned With the federal government and government contractors not going away - area is great for investment.

While likely more expensive than Cleveland or Toledo, Columbus has a more diverse and robust economy, driven by government, education (Ohio State University), and healthcare.

Some condos are non-warrantable meaning you have to use non-government backed loans.

Ask yourself, why would the federal government pay MORE than market rent and waste our tax dollars?

And here is a PDF explaining it for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: https://www.radian.com/-/media/Files/Enterprise/Training/QRG...Understanding Foreign Income Foreign income is defined as income earned by a borrower who is employed by a foreign corporation or a foreign government and is paid in foreign currency.

In Minneapolis, are there programs in place from non profits and the government to aid first time home buyers with costs?

Quote from @Jay Hurst: Quote from @Jay Hurst: Quote from @Randall Alan: @Gregory SchwartzThen there is this on privatizing Fannie & Freddie:"Trump may renew a housing fight that could rattle mortgage rates":https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/02/economy/fannie-mae-freddie-ma...The gist of the article is that without the government backstopping mortgages, rates could realistically go up!  

Yes, I am in Lisbon and my perspective is optimistic.I think that 2020 will be quite solid due to all the supports and subsidies from banks and government. 2021 will give some discounts and Christmas 2021 will be the turning point for RE to grow up again

Research neighborhoods near colleges, government offices, and hospitals, explore FHA loans, conventional loans, house hacking strategies, and connect with local investors.Good luck!