(Property is already in poor shape).

We've seen a large outflow of people from DC into NOVA and I expect this trend to continue.

Keep an eye on rent growth trends and neighborhood developments, attend local real estate meetups, and connect with other investors through BiggerPockets forums and local Facebook groups.

Research markets, consider factors like job growth, population trends, and property prices.

If you want to see the original booking length, you might need to look for a column like "nights_booked" (if it's included) or calculate it by combining "nights" and "m_nights_altered" values to get the initial booking duration.This setup allows you to track changes in bookings over time, which can be especially useful for analyzing trends in stay modifications.

And am actively looking for a coach to guide me through (1) identify a market - city/state (2) assemble / shape a deal (3) execute the deal and (4) help orchestrate a onsite team to run my first MF.

Currently, I have a ton of equity in my home (valued at ~$4M), have good credit (800+), and despite being between jobs and without a steady income, have the capital now to invest and want to develop a plan so I can take action in one shape or another.

If units are being rented at $1200, I question if your units in their current shape (in need of renovation) have a market rent of $1200. 

They offer great insights into the market and trends. 

Review Monthly Cash Flow StatementAt the end of each month, review your income, subtract all expenses, and calculate your net cash flow.Look for trends and identify any changes that could impact cash flow, like an increase in maintenance costs or vacancies.5.