I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for essential resources, such as websites, books, or forums, that have been invaluable to your own real estate investing journey.Furthermore, if you have referrals for trusted professionals in the DC metro area, such as contractors or property managers, I would be immensely grateful.If you're an experienced investor in this region and open to collaborating with an enthusiastic newcomer, I would love to connect and explore potential partnerships.Thank you for your support and advice.

However, I do not recommend WL for people just starting out.

Lease agreement:  I would recommend you draft this with a lawyer familiar with the industry, ADA, Commercial leases, etc.2, Insurance:  Review the new potential use with your agent. 

By remodeling Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I look forward to connecting with a great bunch of people who are all striving for FINANCIAL FREEDOM & GENERATIONAL WEALTH💰🙌🏼 Welcome to BP and would recommend reading over as many threads of interest as possible to gain knowledge and insight on many different perspectives.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

This is what I recommend for you to get started in your real estate journey:1.

@James D.I can recommend 2 contractors I have personally use.Send me a DM.Goodluck

That's true of every market now, I suppose, with interest rates and supply problems, until either prices go down or rents go up.

I would never recommend people mix finances and /or share mortgage when they are not married.