@Hunter Harms I'd work with an Architect when doing an addition or overhauling the front elevation.

., plantation shutters, 3 car garage, 3 story elevator, built-in sauna, 2000 sq ft great room, gas generator, and much more).

The inspection showed elevated radon levels in the unfinished basement and she kept talking about the dangers of radon and foundation issues in general.

Man, those cold winters, wind, high elevation were rugged (warmer here, ironically in panhandle of Alaska!)...

A few things you should watch out for in this area is what your finish floor elevation should be for flood insurance reasons (if you are in a flood zone), check with the local HOA to make sure you are complying with their architectural requirements (builders can usually help with that), make sure you do not buy vacant land with gopher turtles or in a protected scrub jay (bird) zone.

Buying now unless you are a very heavily “seasoned” investor which most aren’t on here, they shouldn’t elevate their risk by buying now.

The entry price to DC rental market is elevated compared to other parts of the country but the returns are worth it.

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Rates are artificially low and rents are elevated.

I specialize in condominiums in my area and at this point I've looked over so many disclosures and financials, I can tell pretty quickly based on the number of units and cost of cap expenditures about how likely they are to have an assessment in the near future and for what (roof, elevators, etc.) even if it's not on the agenda.