Quote from @Piper Pepperidge: Looking to do my first flip, was originally looking at baltimore, but it looks like it's moving towards a buyer's market and inventory is very high so I'm looking for other hot neighbors with low inventory.ThanksAnything in and around DC for the most part.

This was already required in 18 states plus DC.

Investing in buy and hold properties here in Washington has been very rewarding for my wife and I. 

Compared to Washington, the center of the country will look cheap and rents will be high relative to the price.Why does any property sit on the market? 

I'm from Dayton, but live and work in DC now.

There are a few rules and things that can save STR owners some money on taxes depending on your situation.I had no idea what they were and he saved us a ton of dough.He is in WA state and I can ask him if he is taking new clients if you are interested.

I've always been super interested and have helped my mom renovate her place in Bellevue WA last year.

Here in Washington there have been a number of recent changes to the Security Deposit statutes.You will need to know the difference between normal wear and tear as opposed to actual damages. 

I bought my 1st investment property in Buren, WA.

If I want $400k a month I am in commercial real estate and luxury office in downtown area like K st dc etc.