These loans are what is working in this high rate, low Long term rent environment.

But if your interest rates on the debt are high, you may want to use some of the money you've saved for the down payment, to pay the debt down.  

I'm actually not sure but I will definitely ask. 

Definitely could be a factor but I don't think Redfin and Zillow eliminate agency any time in the near future.

We will definitely be there starting July.  

DC is one of the lowest cap rates in the country.If you have a long time horizon, and have patience, with the areas strong rent growth you can end up with more cash flow here than a high cap rate market.

Its definitely not a scam but like most training, much of the info has been posted elsewhere for free and its not cheap.

There are definitely ways to approach this with smart home tech while minimizing complexity for yourself and guests.

Personal preference though  Do you think 7mm is too high for a rental?

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.