A more stable rate environment could ease the “lock-in effect” and encourage more existing homes to hit the market.As we head into 2025, I’ll be watching these trends closely.

If you have an Airbnb in DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia (NOVA) or want to, I'd ask you provide feedback to the City of Alexandria regarding their proposed regulations.Regulations: https://www.alexandriava.gov/site...

For family life, there are great communities with good schools and a lot of kid-friendly activities.

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: I think going into an STR purchase with reasonable expectations of cashflow in this current market and rate environment is admirable. 

Anyone know of one?  State Farm just told me I have too many houses and have to move on. 

Quote from @Greg Parker: @Alyssa DinsonYou can look up investor-friendly agents and PM's on BP in the area you choose. 

I have not purchased property via their platform but I'd also note it's few and far between to try to find any deals that pencil in the current environment.  4-5 years ago one could find good cash flow with SFR properties.

I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).

I tend to agree, in this uncertain investing environment it makes sense, it just feels weird to have that much cash not working for me. 

As @Jonathan Greene mentioned this is kind of a dated strategy in the new price/interest rate environment.