JNS I often use an asset protection entity known as the Delaware Statutory Trust for clients I work with in California to avoid those additional taxes you were discussing, while still affording you the same level of protection.

When measured against income, DC is one of the most affordable major housing markets in the country, with housing trading at roughly 4-4.5 times the income.

@Matt T. 

With that many new jobs coming, there are going to be a lot of new buyers who may find updated older houses more appealing (and affordable) than a new expensive house.

Thank you, Ryan T 

The city’s interest is in keeping the rents affordable for several years after the project was built.

Looking for a reputable, affordable plumber in the Greater Des Moines area.

Great on paper, but only because the only way anyone in the area could afford rent was with welfare programs.

I'm wondering if anyone has sacrificed by moving out of a high cost of living area to a more affordable market to help boost their investing? 

I was afforded valuable lessons and insight, and was blessed not to have been taken advantage of in the midst of the many scams that ensued after the flood.