The average rental home price I am looking at is between $175K and $250K for a 3 bedroom house that requires minimal work in a nice neighborhood. 

I think you will need to look at fredericksburg or further away - and most likely a property that needs work.You can find some on the maryland side but be careful with some of the neighborhoods those homes are in.

Ok, with that is a requirement to complete an civilian style ASVAB. 

Timing, interesting neighborhood How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Are there any specific neighborhoods you are targeting? 

I've been in the market for a property in my agent's neighborhood, which is how we came to find him.

Following Up + More details: @carolineOur utilities were also opened using an LLC but since the power had actually been shut off the problem mostly came from ICE sending someone out to turn it back on plus installing a new style meter (which had to be approved by our HOA but that was another matter entirely and not particularly difficult).Opening a bank account with BCR as an individual is easy and you can get an atm card in about 3 days but you will be limited to holding only a thousand dollars in it.

The location is ideal, as it’s situated in a neighborhood that permits short-term rentals (STRs), making it a great investment opportunity.

They are often located in desirable neighborhoods and are close to good schools.

Do your due diligence.furthermore, are there any burnout houses close by, is it in a safe neighborhood, is this in a rural area, is it a metropolitan area, what's the economy like there, just because other places nearby are renting doesn't mean that your house one block over is not next to something that is uninhabitable, or poses a security risk, or maybe near an abandoned field, a graveyard, an airport, many different factors there to consider.