Very dangerous when used poorly, but extremely useful when used properly.

Two things that are extremely brittle with seismic shifts.

The big danger is that the seller says YES and your numbers are extremely optimistic and then your traditional lender does not give you a refi out of the situation.

However, that isn't how you should be looking for comparables).If, however, the reason you are finding few comps is that the subject property is in a sparsely populated area, or one with extremely few sales, then that is a tougher situation. 

I'm in the same predicament but I am highly motivated because I am house hacking it and:I have extremely low living expenses.First hand experience learning more about tenants, and contractors.

It wasn’t clear the intensity of the mental breakdowns you described, but if they were extreme then you may need to get professional help and mature a bit.

The new regulations as well as extremely high prices are going to make it extremely difficult to be successful especially as a newbie.

I definitely do not look to discourage you at all I'm only speaking to the necessity of being extremely committed to thorough due diligence on these deals.Best, Ryan

Doug is a wealth of knowledge and has construction background, which is extremely helpful.

Arlington itself and most of Arlington County even before Amazon has become extremely expensive; its difficult to find a good deal and when you do you need to have a good amount of capital and act quickly.