That is something I hope to accomplish one day as well.

That being said your goal is a certain return no matter what if the property doesn't accomplish that goal you move to the next one. 

In order to accomplish this, I decided to purchase the property and house-hack it.

I’m from the area and a recent investor as well.What are you looking to accomplish?

One thing I will say to anyone starting out like me find yourself a rockstar agent or a team of agents that can help you accomplish what you want.

Hi Chris, Sometimes the increase can't be accomplished due to the comps in area, unit conditions and DCHA's budget constraints.

I'm a little confused why you are stuck on the concept of discounting and reinvesting, because to me, i think ROI would accomplish the same result by comparing return vs other investments (opportunity cost), unless you are assuming that you make no return in beginning and huge return at the end. 

I’m assuming it’ll stay in the 680’s until I lower my debt/income ratio which kind of sucks because that’s what I’m trying to accomplish through rei, but that’s the way it goes.

What are you looking to accomplish long-term and what avenues of real estate are you interested now?

Since you are able to save a lot each month it should not take long to accomplish this if you are dedicated to it.