I have recently separated from the Marine Cops and have been working in the DC area for a few months now.

For example you can say "rent is $2000 for this 3 bed 2 bath" and that might be true in DC or other major city but if you live in augusta Ga people are just going to laugh at you.

In my area (DC/MD) coops are not governed by the state though there is a Condo and HOA Act which represents state law.  

Has anyone worked with an attorney in Bellingham who is well-versed in real estate law and investments in particular? 

I count my location as DC, since that is where my property is, though I most likely won’t move back to that area.

Traffic is becoming an issue its not Atlanta bad but there are certain commutes IE Washington county to Vancouver that can take over an hour one way every day.Public transport is woefully in adequate compared to say a big mid western city.Airport is one of the absolute best in the country  ( I know I fly to about 20 of them every year)..

Here in WA I use a normal lease and a separate option to purchase.  

Welcome to BP @Sherry Walker There are a lot of members here from the greater DC area to network with.

Most likely CO, but I'm considering a job offer in WA as well.

I am live in Seattle, WA.