I think, however, that your strategy is more of a expert level strat, and not something I could do in the near future. 

Currently, I plan to hang on to the cash, and put it into my business savings account while I make further plans for the future.

@Paolo F.If you acquire another investment property in the future - you should claim depreciation when the units are placed in service(once the units are in livable condition).Regarding the property you purchase in 2017 - you may need to start claiming depreciation on your 2018 return by doing a "change in accounting" which allows you to include the missed depreciation from 2017 onto your 2018 return.I likely would not do this on your own.

And good luck with your future of investing Patrick. 

What he decides to do with it is his choice, he’s not acting as a realtor selling others properties so he doesn’t need a license (check local laws) and he isn’t at fault for attempting to sell his future property.

@Timothy Allen KiddWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

I’m currently licensed in 22 states and working for a small lender, although the goal is to open my own broker shop in the nearish future.

I am just looking for any advice because with this in mind, shouldn’t I try to have all my future properties with lease options Instead of tradItional rent?

@Brent Phillips at this time I’m not - but possibly in the future I’ll expand to other markets. 

PG County isn't the hottest market in the DC area but the property is located near the future Purple Line so there is appreciation potential.