For what it's worth, my current job has a very high barrier to entry in terms of experience/licensing so I can get hired tomorrow and make the same money if I ever needed to come back.

I would not say those things are necessary, per say, but we make enough cash flow that it's worth the expense imo to make sure it gets handled.  3) Make sure your PM does a good job documenting the property (with pictures) on Move-In inspections.

There’s just not anything under $250k these days worth looking at with 20mins of PF or Gat.  

It depends on what you're looking for...my perspective is that leverage + appreciation is what makes real estate worth the hassle.

I don’t think the 62k I borrowed from our Roths and 401k loans would be worth 2.5 million if I would have left it in there.

Footers are typically needed.

Generally its likely not going to qualify for DSCR if it has any rehab, typical rule of thumb is no more than $2,000 in "deferred maintenance" or needed fixes/rehab on the appraisal inspection for a DSCR qualification. 

The fee is in the typical amount for the area.Northern Virginia 1 level condos generally have not been appreciating in the last few years.

House is currently worth about $80,000 more than when we purchased and it’s been a profitable STR so far!

Wondering if the $5k and an about a month time is worth it?