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.

Remember that Hoa is is for the rest of your ownership and part of any sale to a future buyer.

I doubt that some of the rent increases noted in this thread would be sustainable in my area, but it does make me realize that as a buy and hold investor I should also be considering the future calculations as well, such as IRR. 

Its based on what the future value will become with the rehab installed.

They work because the property is pre-appraised to its future , finished value by showing an Appraiser the contractors proposal with all costs and updates to be done.

I don't have any tenants in my rentals with pets, but I will be adding that a clause into leases in the future should I decide to rent to animal owners

My goal is to obtain 2 more cash flowing properties in the near future.