High rental demand for room rentals in Hyattsville and College Park.

Real estate investing often demands reserves for unforeseen expenses.

@Patrick Pan Why did you have to concede to that demand?

I hired Jenny Yi to design our latest STR in person, she demanded that I pay the full amount of her services upfront, $7,500, which I thought was strange as we are used to paying half upfront and half once it's completed, but proceeded anyway because a couple of people recommended her.

It’s known for its affordable property prices and steady rental demand, which makes it an attractive option for reliable cash flow.

Build-to-Rent (BTR): A Steady Income StreamWith homeownership becoming less attainable for many, build-to-rent properties are in high demand.

It's clear there is a demand for your service.  

If your agent will work for free with no strings attached, that tells me they are either desperate and inexperienced OR they offer a low level of service working many "clients" - either way you lose in the long run. 

The one parcel that we will develop into buildable lots will probably be after we have built out/sold off the initial 30ish lots that are ready to go, which should produce capital and prove demand. 

I could keep it and rent it, rents are good and in high demand but just looking for a different property type.