Therefore they tend to want to live in the neighborhood where they have extended family - mom, grandmom, aunts, etc.- The ugliest photo possible - other than the toilet-  was chosen as the first photo featured in your photos.  

Having 10 of the 20 richest counties in America (And that doesnt even include DC proper which isnt in a county)  here creates an environment where even mediocre jobs tend to be highly paid.  3 major airports dispersed through the area allows for easy access regardless of what part of the metro area you live in.

Darker wood floors tend to show dust and dirt more.

I would probably call an HVAC specialist if I were you - these guys tend to know gas appliances of all kinds.

If payments are subject to reversal at will by "professional renters", it would compromise this system.Sadly, I personally currently tend to keep offering cash or check payment only, and I deposit them via mobile deposit.

Something to watch out for - rising mortgage rates tend to stall rising home prices.

With that size house, I tend to attract the older military members with kids E-5, E-6, E-7, O-3.

Those properties tend to show you high returns on paper but in reality they never yield those returns.

You are going to get the lowest interest rate (investment properties tend to be about 1% higher than conventional 30yr), and lowest amount down.

Given my background, it drove me nuts, actually.