If you are going to get your license in Virginia I would plan to stay there for a decent bit(5+ years).

The tenant wants to stay another 2 years.My other adult properties have often had long-term tenants.

It would also be important to network with other investors, stay informed about regional market shifts, and leverage any available incentives to maximize my investment potential.Good luck!

It is a different time and we should adapt to the new world. 

Longer Tenure in HomesData from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows people are staying in their homes for a decade (see graph below):This increased tenure means homeowners benefit even more from home values growing over time.

Then you can rent in Seattle for 1 year or 2 to make sure you want to be there for a while and decide what area you want to live in and eventually buy something there if you decide you will stay. 

You can then "gift" them the alcohol for staying with you.

Until then you are supposed to stay at the base rent levels that the units are registered at the time you purchase, and only increase by their guided annual inflation numbers.

Well worth the commission to find a good deal or stay away from a bad one. 

I have tenants that stay many years.