Thanks @Dmitriy Fomichenko. i'll follow the advise highlighted and come back with any questions.

If you marry and stay with the wrong person, you sabotage your chances almost entirely.The media always highlights colorful outliers among millionaires like movie stars and business tycoons.

We have had our inspection report done a few days ago and have now compiled a repair list highlighting all issues discovered in the report.

Hope you know I wasn't speaking poorly of townhome occupants - just highlighting the very odd nature of the DC market vs. the other more traditional markets we've lived in. 

Jan Styrczula - I got excited to work with someone and I decided to go ahead before signing clear contracts with a lawyer (just did a letter of intent highlighting the basic terms).

That was the highlight of my short realestate career,only been in for a few years.

Definitely check out the Marketplace ads on this site as there are many posts from lenders circulating that forum with highlights about the different loan programs they offer!

Maybe team up with one of the experienced brokers in your office and highlight some entry-level homes.

Thank you Brandon Turner for highlighting this value add technique in his podcasts.

I need a real estate agent that can see a place, understand the work it needs, highlight issues and perks, share cost estimates, ideally even understand a bit about zoning (at least who to speak to etc.).