Then sit down with all three of them to meet and have them fill out applications and you should be able to get a good read on them.With this path the tenant will realize that you have ties to the neighborhood and know what is going on.

My project is infill in a high demand neighborhood with very limited inventory.

You may be able to find something ready to rent in a nice neighborhood but more likely you will buy something for less and have to do some upgrades.I am not an agent so I don't really help others find deals.

I'm also in the DC market, looking to gain general knowledge as well as specific market knowledge of the H Street neighborhood, where I also reside.

Take this time to find your niche, dont be a neighborhood specialist like everyone else.

I do not know how often the property will be vacant, but the property is in a popular neighborhood in Washington DC near metros and Amtrak.

Let me just say, that to judge one city by one neighborhood or so is sort of interesting.

I am trying to understand how to identify a good neighborhood.

It all starts with a great house in a great neighborhood, good schools, etc.

And finally, we are having a BiggerPockets Meetup in NYC next Tuesday, the 14th , that I'll be at and @Darren Sager is organizing - so if you can make it, I'd love to meet ya!