Multifamily real estate has traditionally been a stable asset class, and the Washington D.C. metro has traditionally been a stable market area, making the two together a good safe bet, especially for anyone with a long-term view of their investing strategy.

Focus on one strategy, practice analyzing deals, and take consistent small steps like attending events and building relationships.

This is a new strategy and platform, so any question is a good one so that everyone can best understand the process.

Great problem for my existing portfolio, horrible problem for my chosen strategy.

Definitely worth factoring into your strategy, though

What if franchising is part of the strategy, with a long-term goal of acquiring properties as well?

I work mostly with investors doing just what you are seeking, the BRRRR strategy.

The best strategy is to buy properties that need fixed up with hard money/HELOC, fix them up, the refi out to pay back your HELOC/hard money.

Marketing & Bookings: Besides Airbnb and Vrbo, what strategies help drive direct bookings?

The good news is owner occupying allows you to get away with things like this a bit more.