My number one piece of advice is finding a group that you can attend online or in person to keep you motivated and accountable to your goals. 

Read these posts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...And this is my advice on finding a real estate accountant here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1222774-expla...

@Rene Hosman Generally, Reasons for Land Swaps are to: - Resolving zoning conflicts - Acquiring strategically important properties - Consolidating land holdings - Avoiding costly legal battles - Achieving public policy goalsWhen I was a Planning Commissioner projects would discuss land swaps for larger development projects to make sure the community impact was greater (typically gaining conservation land for us) than just allowing a rezone to be approved without public benefit.

This deal leveraged strategic financing, value-add renovations, and market knowledge to deliver a strong return.

Quote from @Beau Wollens: Hey Everyone,I am an extremely novice real estate investor looking for some advice on an opportunity I have on the table.

Today I'd say buy a condo in DC for a discount, tomorrow that advice may be different. 

Vitaliy, gave you solid advice and did a good job of explaining some of the key issues.

Thanks, @Zeona McIntyre, that's sound advice.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 

Thank you in advance for any and all advice :)