My dad considered a six month to one year vacancy between tenants normal.

While trying to understand your thoughts on this, why did you think out of state investors would not consider it?

Quote from @Stacy Banks: Hi, My morgage is not reporting on my credit profile.A few things to consider:1.

*Development plans for expanded Hoffman Town Center*Although specific tenants have not been named yet due to the development being in the earlier design and planning stages, the vision as described by Hoffman Co. is a commercial and residential mixed-use development including a new public school, storage center, city agency training, a farmer's market, festival space, beer garden, and "other similar uses approved by the city".Sources:Developer laying groundwork to go bigger in Alexandria’s Eisenhower corridorAlexandria considering big plans for properties next to Eisenhower Avenue Metro stationPotomac Yards Alexandria: The 2$ Billion Sports Arena is not the Biggest Development in the Pipeline for Potomac YardsThe Sports Arena was a recent idea that was part of a bigger plan approved in 2017, that called for a massive shopping center at Potomac Yards and the surrounding area to be redeveloped into 1.9 million square feet of office space, 1.1 million square feet of residential space, 900,000 square feet of retail, 300 room hotel, and 9.3 acres of open space by JPG Smith.

Keep an eye on the STR regulations, and as you progress, consider diversifying your portfolio with other asset classes like commercial or single-family rentals for added stability.

Consider why someone would want to live there—proximity to work, schools, or other conveniences—and what amenities you can offer to enhance their experience.Key Amenities: Amenities can set your development apart.

This is especially important when owning rental properties or managing flips because it minimizes your personal liability.However, many people stop at forming an LLC without considering the potential tax benefits of electing S-Corp status.

These are all real problems, and a lot of people fail to consider them.

Quote from @Renee Coss: Funny you mentioned out of state, I have been considering investing out of state.  

I'll definitely consider it.