(A balanced market is roughly 6.5 months of inventory).There were 49% fewer active listings on the market compared to this time last year in the metro area.

If, however, you plan on holding the properties for fewer than 7 years and then using a 1031 exchange to buy larger properties, then most of us would say that a cost segregation study is highly recommended.But one of the candidates running for POTUS wants to eliminate the 1031 exchange, so there's that.Hope this helps,

Driving through the neighborhoods you're interested in for yard signs is time consuming but may be helpful. 

Hyattsville is Huge and there are fewer deals than usual to be found in the historic side. 

Are rehabs too time consuming?

But have much fewer ongoing repair costs.

The counselor stated that they specially cater to regular consumers and not so much about investors and I get it.

In reading the forums (and consuming YouTube and podcast content), it seems there are a number of investors (new and pro) who have relocated to markets with better opportunities.

HELOC is for personal residence, second home , or vacation home and is a consumer loan.

I would also listen to their Podcast series...there are a few shows so there's endless information to consume!