This poses the opportunity to acquire a distressed property today, spend the next 3 years to fully stabilize the property, capitalizing on the coming spike in rent growth, falling vacancy, falling interest rates, and compressing cap rates for multifamily real estate in the D.C. metro, as well as the option to hold the property as a safe and lucrative long term investment given the macro factors coming to Washington D.C. and the fundamentals of the multifamily sector.Cap Rates, Interest Rates, and the Best Sellers to Target to Get Deals DoneMarket Cap Rate, DC Metro, (1/7/2025) Period Market Cap Rate 2030 5.1% 2029 5.1% 2028 5.2% 2027 5.3% 2026 5.4% 2025 EST 5.6% 2025 YTD 5.7% 2024 5.7% 2023 5.6% 2022 4.9% 2021 4.4% 2020 4.8% 2019 5.0% 2018 5.1% 2017 5.1% 2016 5.1% 2015 5.0% 2014 5.1% 2013 5.3% 2012 5.3% 2011 5.3% 2010 5.5% 2009 6.2% 2008 6.2% 2007 5.5% 2006 5.4% 2005 5.6% 2004 6.1% 2003 6.7% 2002 7.3% 2001 7.9% 2000 8.4% Cap RatesIn the next few months, cap rates on the right deals should be rising, making it an opportune time to buy.

Not sure if this is an option in your area, but we have a company called CREW in Salt lake and they are $50 a month and take the cans out and bring them in the day after. it is hard to rely on the cleaners at times. unless the cleaner is paid to do the trash every time.

I would also consider MTR in these markets as it is highly profitable with less turnover and more options for guests.

It's rare that you'll find a good seller for #1, so the only option remaining is to document the condition from the day of purchase.

Here’s what made a difference for us:🔹 Mortgage Relief – Many lenders offer disaster relief options like payment pauses or loan modifications.

Not saying you shouldn’t move forward, just that all options should be on the table!  

Being a NYC resident (originally from Long Island), the price of entry in the area is on the higher end, so I've been considering some options in the NY Capitol region, as well as NJ and CT.

For smaller deals like owner finance options, it's important to build a strong relationship with the seller, as this often leads to more flexible terms.

I will ask again regarding pipe lining options.

I don’t think it’s quite enough yet, so I’m weighing my options and connecting early with folks!