If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Hello JC,I am not an expert in DC specific zoning but I have a lot of experience with the zoning code in Charlottesville VA. 

What specific markets are you considering?

Properties also have specific risks depending on if they are industrial spaces, commercial buildings or multi-family units.

Specifically, creating a video that other agents in your market can use to post. 

I plan to check them out although I don't think they can be competitive for lending against equity vs alternatives like IBKR.I will keep this thread posted as we navigate this in case others are interested.

Looking for a STR agency/Agent or Property Manager to look for properties to rent in the greater Charleston area, specifically, Summerville, Beaufort or Mt.

I'm specifically interested in "main street" properties with a downstairs retail space, upstairs apartment(s).If you know of anyone with this sort of experience, I'd REALLY appreciate the connection.

If you need a referral to an excellent agent who works exclusively with STRs in that specific market, I can refer ours  I'm an agent, but yes I am in contact w/ one out there familiar w/ STRs. thanks for asking. 

I would look for a custodian who does not charge a fee based on your assets.I normally see the costs being A one time set-up fee along with an annual reoccuring fee.The thing you want when opening up an SDIRA is that the return that you will make with alternative investments will be greater than the fee that is charged to you for the SDIRA plus the return you would have likely gotten with a regular IRA.