How would u suggest I approach this?

How do u find wholesale deals....do u just talk to a Realtor as u would to buy a house to live in?

Whilst I see prices just continuing to rise to due to ongoing worthlessness of the US dollar (compared to some asian currencies being imported by the heaps to the area), u see beyond that - that they will eventually hit the ceiling and CRASH like they did some 7-8 yrs agp.So yeah, ok, perhaps another crash WITHIN the next 5 years?

Ricky will take care of u ...

I would suggest find a cheap place to rent and save some money until u have enough money for a down payment on an FHA loan which is only 3.5% down

ok, but how does that work when u bring investors to look at the house?

Never had too much push back from sellers in regards to my 45 day inspection period I can send you a copy I use if u want: carolinashpg@ gmail.com

Seriously, do not move to either location (especially if you have kids or plan on having any) it's not going to be the next U St / H St / Petworth blah blah for a longgggggg time, if ever.  

Quote from @Chad U.: I first confirm the seller is legit, if from someone I haven't dealt with before.  

Even if all these expenses are tenant responsibility u need to figure some maintenance.