Since coronavirus and global oil supply are having a compounded effect on equities, the already hot market will only continue to see capital moving towards it, thus creating upward pressure on prices.

If it's not, then buying the most expensive home in the neighborhood as the economy is stalling globally may not be the best way to begin your married life. 

They are extremely knowledgeable and part of a national association of property managers that sets them apart from the competition.

You basically only need to know how to operate a mouse to play the game, because the first couple of hours don't require any ability to diagnose problems with the house.The most positive thing I can say about the game is that it's very drunk person friendly if you're like me and tend to prefer games with competition but don't want to derank if you've been drinking.

With regards to our flipping model, we usually stick to our model of purchasing project houses under $180k but the market had been extremely competitive and supply was limited; it also seemed like a great deal on paper so we ended up closing on it for $212,750 (all in).

If your competition has similar finishes (old appliances, no central AC, etc), then you manager is right to tell you to keep. 

How is your price in comparison to the competition?

Multifamily is generally a great investment in the DC area....but its among the most competitive niches in our ultra competitive market. less than one 10th of 1% of the metro areas properties are 2-4 units.House hacking a single unit can be a great strategy.

have you done any competition home work?

You will want to get a house in a neighborhood that is lower middle class where people are working during the day but there is no competition to see who has the best yard.