I think VA is a better market in terms of price growth vs MD, and a lot of my investor clients agree.In terms of local networks for mentorship/networking/guidance, there are two I know of in NoVa that I have personally been to:NOVA REI Meetups - they meet at Tysons Mall once a month.Cash Flow Breakfast Clubs - there are a few locations including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, etc.

Lower interest rates would certainly make projects more attractive.It'll be interesting to see how lenders balance the need for risk mitigation with the opportunity to capture a larger market share by offering competitive rates

San Diego is a hard market to do that in.

But I try to encourage my clients to value time to market. 

In today's market with high prices, high rates, and slower sales, I wouldn't recommend starting in flips unless you have a sure thing.

I am looking to house hack, but I am having issues finding the right markets in Northern California that have good population growth or at least a market that has a steady stream of tenants.

Unsure your market.

When I hear "small market" I think 8-10 caps, but maybe my small isn't the same as yours.  

The start of the article says it’s coming to rental markets across the country.

In my previous role, I encountered numerous instances of real estate fraud, which opened my eyes to the importance of legitimacy and trust in this industry.After months of studying the markets and educating ourselves on the BRRRR method, we are thrilled to have potentially found our first deal, along with other promising prospects.