@Josue Vargas  I don't want to fire the tenant, but if he's not adhering to the lease he will be fired by my lawyer (figure of speech), I want to renew the lease (with same tenant) during the summer months so if it doesn't work out after that (ie. he's not adhering to the lease), I can "not" renew the lease (ie. you're fired) during a summer month not a winter one, and I'll be on the summer cycle for the new tenant (with a one year lease from then on).  

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

I've stepped up my aggressiveness, with a certain number of places to view every week and a stronger and more confident speech for the landlords.

That set him off with the why, what for's and there's a mistake speech.

I removed the political portions of this post because of the total ban on political speech on biggerpockets.

Not a speech masquerading as a question, a real question.

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.