You put that exemption number in the appropriate spot in your DC Lease Agreement.If you are challenged by the tenant about the rental increase, which in your case seems to be a little bit over the CPI-W + 2%, and you are registered as exempt with RAD then you can tell the tenant that you have the right to raise the rent to whatever you want.Here's a pamphlet where you can read more about Rent Control in DC and cure your insomnia: https://dhcd.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dhcd/publication/attachments/RentControlFactSheet.pdf

I also think the sweet spot for a rental in a B to A- area in Wichita is around $750-$950.

Pretty cool spot.

I know townhouses don't require parking spots if in an UV.

As for the future, you’re in a good spot with some options. 

Your advice is spot on and very clear!

Some spots in the area code have more crimes than others.

@Justin Conatser@Brian Gerlach is spot on.

If you end up at the age of 22 with $15k in Roth IRA, $6k in brokerage and $20k-$30k to use for real estate you will be in a great spot.

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