I have a good friend who has some great data on all the different neighborhoods - I am happy to share that with you.Also, if you don't have a lender already, I have some rockstars that I know like and trust.What sport do you play?

nice, we've been looking at making one of these in-house, seems like a challenge but if executed well should payoff quickly

I though this thread was very interesting:"Thank God I had an LLC!!

Hello JC,I am not an expert in DC specific zoning but I have a lot of experience with the zoning code in Charlottesville VA. 

@Drew GiltnerHey Drew, I saw your post and can definitely relate to the challenge many new investors have with analysis paralysis and getting started. 

@Shawn NofzigerHi Shawn,I came across your post and while I am a long way from Lansing, I work with a ton of new and aspiring investors and the challenges they have getting from idea to action. 

Where are the places that I can meet someone who I can potentially work with?

I own Real Property Management Reliant here in Columbia, MO.

One of the best things you can do to boost your forum, podcast, and book knowledge is to get out to real estate investing meetups in your area.

I would increase their deposit by that amount to ensure you have enough to cover an empty tank and a month of lost rent.