My car is On its way out and I am eventually goin to have to take Public transportation.

I too live in Washington DC, a condo made sense for me due to the following reasons:1) Close to work-$0 in transportation costs as I walk every day2) Fair and modest fees--they have not been increased since 2006-2007, no risk of special assessments or fee increases, as level of reserves is currently extremely high3) Principal pay-down4) Property Tax and Mortgage interest write-offs 5) Minimal CAPEX (only responsible for appliances and systems within the unit itself)I purchased my unit in a B-class building, but in an A-class neighborhood.

Good luck to you and make sure you buy close to transportation, universities, hospitals, close to where there is an unlimited number of tenants to choose from.

My hope is that in the offseason I can find a way to market to people to come a day early to enjoy the area and be able to enjoy a low stress day getting to the ship that involves no delayed flights or missed shuttles (Im even toying with the idea of offering transportation to the ship).

And 6-8 months really is really short.To answer how to build up savings faster, once you have banked all of the savings you can possibly reap by lowering your expenses (especially in housing, transportation, food, healthcare, taxes) here are a few ideas:Sell stuff you don't need on Craigslist Find a gig (Uber, Lyft, Task Rabbit, Rover, etc)Get a second job (not fun... but think about it... check out Virtual Vocations, Flexjobs, Werk)Freelance (got a skill you can market on the side?

Walmart, the biggest retailer, Tyson, which owns 20% of the food we eat, JB Hunt, which is the biggest transportation company in America.

After all, housing, transportation, and food are typically the biggest three expenses a person has. 

With the right strategy and approach, investing in coliving communities could be a lucrative opportunity for those looking to diversify their real estate portfolios.To get you started, here are a few things to consider when investing in coliving:Location: Coliving communities are typically located in urban areas with high demand for affordable housing and access to amenities like public transportation, shopping, and entertainment.Amenities: Coliving communities often offer a range of shared amenities like co-working spaces, fitness centers, and social lounges, which can be a major draw for potential residents.Management: Must be specialized management for coliving or it will result in high turn-over, tenant conflict, and property damage. 

Substantial services are actually laid out by the IRS so such things as providing transportation, daily meals prepared, daily maid service, concierge services, etc. 

I also know that the Washington State Department of Transportation is going to build ramps to connect I5 and 529.