Paying a professional to help guide you through this process is VITAL on your first several development deals.

Happy to connect on this as I'm still actively brokering deals (commercial) in Washington all the time and I'm frequently traveling up there to view properties and meet with other brokers.

Some will say find the deal and the money will follow.

Hello Alex- I primarily deal with long term rentals, and if you were looking into those options, would be happy to make some time to talk through any questions you may have. 

Do market research and interview local investor-friendly agents to understand if theirs rapport, systems in place, and, most importantly, deals. 

If you aren't prepared to deal with very basic things you should re-evaluate your situation and work to get prepared or hire a PM.

I can show you how I and my team cold-call and we can work collaboratively work as I also bring you buyers for your deals. 

Some title companies are better than others when it comes to creative deals. 

In the DC area we deal with a lot of foreign nationals that work at the embassies and consulates.

I will structure my deals to have a clause where investors want to hold for a longer period.