You may be able to find something ready to rent in a nice neighborhood but more likely you will buy something for less and have to do some upgrades.I am not an agent so I don't really help others find deals.

I'm also in the DC market, looking to gain general knowledge as well as specific market knowledge of the H Street neighborhood, where I also reside.

Take this time to find your niche, dont be a neighborhood specialist like everyone else.

I do not know how often the property will be vacant, but the property is in a popular neighborhood in Washington DC near metros and Amtrak.

Let me just say, that to judge one city by one neighborhood or so is sort of interesting.

I am trying to understand how to identify a good neighborhood.

I've noticed my local newspaper refers to an MLS number.

It all starts with a great house in a great neighborhood, good schools, etc.

Purchase SFR in Piqua Ohio, located in an "A" neighborhood.

The opening bid is about a third of the ARV according to comps in the neighborhood.