It is a rough neighborhood that I'm renting in.I know ultimately this is a personal decision, but any experienced investors that could throw some thoughts out there so I can do some research, look at it from a different point of view and/or help me come to a decision would be greatly appreciated!!

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I'm a bit confused by the numbers.

Then you have to enforce it to get the money which could be hardThats a lumpy view from 10,000 feet.

The best way to describe myself is driven. 

I can't see them asking for an amount that is the total security deposit before viewing the unit.

See forest that have been cleared in areas that open amazing views.

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Is is possible to ask them if I can get an idea of property listings they have on hand, and then once we are ready to start viewing properties I can sign the document? 

Weather may affect moving day, but packing, viewing new places and signing a lease elsewhere are done indoors.

Yield in an asset, including real eatate, is a function of the markets perceived view of risk in the asset and market.DC, and Arlington, are amongst the lowest risk markets in the entire country, and thus will have incredibly low yields on purchase.Part of that risk profile though is how much future appreciation and rent growth are anticipated in said markets.