Although I am born and raised here in South Florida I have been fortunate to have traveled the world while working over the last 4 years.My company, Tier 1 Home Buyers LLC, is primarily engaged in real estate acquisitions and renovations.Hobbies that I enjoy include bicycle riding, camping, exploring new countries and cultures, learning about history while traveling, and fixing things that are broken (rehabbing ;).This community that BiggerPockets has created seems vast and full of exceptional individuals, I look forward to meeting you out in the field.Have a prosperous week!

The desireable wealthy suburbs in MoCO and Fairfax Counties still trail peak values, but not by much, while PG is still far far below peak values.

Glage to see you have decided real estate is your vechile for your financial wealth. I

It is not a how to get rich but a how to accumulate wealthy over 5-10 years.  

Beegle This will help you understand the culture you are planning on investing in.

I would recommend talking to at least 5 different brokers and focusing on the culture/atmosphere, CE and support options as well as community involvement.   

I used to flip homes in Arlington Heights and North Hi Mount near the cultural district and new Dickie’s Arena.  

It's easy to get into, hard to make a living.Most agents sit at their desk and realize they know basic real estate law and contracts but they know nothing about how to market themselves, develop leads, culture leads, and close deals.You've got to treat it like a job and work every single day.

Its not going to make you wealthy, or help you reach retirement goals.

A few years ago, I spoke to a few wealthy foreign investors that bought properties in "bad areas" in bulk.