Additionally, does anyone have any good recommendations for hard money lenders im the DC, Maryland, Virginia area that they have experience with?

If you are working with a local agent, they should have some recommendations so it will be easier to finance.

Any recommendations for a towel set?

Could you please recommend areas for potential investment opportunity in today's market? 

With each deal you do, you'll get more experience and knowledge which will help you be successful over time.If you have any other questions or need any recommended resources, feel free to DM.

Any recommendation?

Any others you would recommend? 

I'm still actively looking for a PM, so let me know your recommendations. 

I recommend a more organic approach of meeting other local investors, genuinely taking an interest in what they're doing, and genuinely trying to help them succeed.

I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.