I do have a great realtor and a few good resources for guidance that i plan to tap into in the near future. any advice on finding off deal markets? 

Even if it was ready I'm not sure I'd be showing it due to virus concerns, what's going on in the job market and the rent freeze/moratorium government guidance here.It seems like deals are still happening from what I'm reading on forums and hearing from some agents, just curious how others are navigating the current market with these constraints.

Greetings, This is my first post on bigger pockets, after being a listener since August, I now need guidance from this community more than ever. 

Now, I'm curious - with the pandemic's financial relief initiatives front & center and banks trying to manage the demand while managing a new form of risk and lack of gov't guidance - is there clear opportunities to get refinancing done?

A great alternative is a buyout from the seller on a sandwich: you create a direct new lease and new option between the seller and TBer, and get a note for a sandwich profit amount, only one closing cost amount, and you get paid on line 503 of the HUD1.)I will talk to an attorney on getting the right paperwork and guidance for setting this buyout with seller to do a reverse assignment.

Bonus points for the over achievers: Landlording tips are welcome (although I'll probably stick w/Property Management from day 1)I think this might be fun since it is self-limiting. 1 piece of advice per person, only, so please think hard of your most valuable warning or guidance. 

I appreciate any guidance.

If you are looking to make a career out of it and make it your primary income source, I'd be more focused on the support/guidance your brokerage provides rather than the split.

Wading far outside my limited experience, If I base my plan on the above guidance from the PRO DC buyers group, it seems that I should buy a dwelling in an appreciating area of DC, stay for a year, and then rent it out. 

Since appraisers are not allowed to complete this without updated guidance from Fannie/Freddie it's currently a staring match.