But what really makes Reston Virginia such an interesting investment is the meteoric rise of the Reston Town Center, and its recent office market outperformance.

In today's market I wouldn't touch one unless you can get 8%.  

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

After a lot of research it doesn’t seem like single family investing is very lucrative, unless you score a killer off-market deal.

Analyzing marketing materials can offer insights into their branding and market positioning.

STR is best suited at the moment for more of your higher end properties 750k+ from what we've seen in the market unless you get a unicorn deal.

Someone with a large portfolio might have a system that works for them and which they have maximized but which might not translate well to your market, your personality or your approach to investing.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

I'm quite fond of the market myself.