Never understood why anyone would ever get into rentals in places like NYC, Seattle, California, Chicago, DC, etc...Landlording is tough enough without having to deal with the ridiculous SJW attitudes of the politicians in these areas. 

In order to keep your license you will need to park it w a licensed Broker and there will be revolving fees involved to keep your license..

I agree with @Khanesia Washington that you should get clear on your goal in order to help you decide which option will be best for your specific business plan.   

So ya, I’m still buying-but getting nervous and typing “recession” into search tools I was reading an article in the Washington post this morning (I think) that went like this.  

We got 1 neighborhood in DC below sea level that always floods.

Even if you don't get the property, you'll get exp dealing w/ a pro. 

My name is Charles Alexander and I'm a mechanical engineer currently living in Seattle, WA where I design automated aerospace manufacturing equipment.

I had sold my first business about 2 years prior and we had been travel nursing all over the West Coast, Maui, and finally DC when she got accepted into school.

My wife (agent) is currently working w a client to find a rental property.Their price range only allows for townhomes and not SFH. 

It will get even more complex if Washington gets rid of the ability to stretch.