That is like saying a broken air conditioner in the middle of summer and a inoperable doorbell should be handle with the same level of priority.

Plus they come with awesome rebates from Efficiency Maine, they can't explode and don't get their fuel from fracking or Middle Eastern monarchies.

@Minnie Barnes short term rentals in DC are going to have the highest demand in the middle of the city, near the museums, monuments, other tourist attractions, and large business offices.

Much appreciated.Here is my update for the week of 9/8 - 9/14:This week has been by far the most confusing, hair pulling, walk up and down the room pacing week I've had in a while.

So basically I should spend the first year learning the ins and outs, making sure that my first 1-2 deals are perfectly executed, then start ramping up my pace of acquisitions in years 2-3?

At some point, I plan to rehab and potentially flip my property but I don't know when and I don't have to tell my tenants that unless I end up deciding in the middle of their lease and have to come to an arrangement with them. 

I am in the middle of a BRRRR right now in Washington.

Less turnover should = less cost but many times =s poor management of rent increases to keep pace with the market.  

Both added a middle name: Independent.  

I suppose I cannot keep them from exchanging contact info to cut me out of the middle in the future?