I am looking for someone to exchange ideas, perhaps even become accountability partners?

The lender didn't go out of business, YOU are choosing to follow your mortgage guy to a new lender.

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?

But I’d love guidance on how to find out if it’s a good idea to buy in DC, how to know if the property will cash flow, how to find the type of property I’m looking for etc.

Proven Business Model.  

I joined this group with the hopes of starting a Real Estate Investment business soon so that I can step away from the corporate life I have lived for more than 30 years.It's time for me to try something new...oh, where to begin :) 

Debt is no debt in real estate business.

I am currently in the process of laying the groundwork for an Air BNB Arbitrage Business model specifically targeting the Anchorage/Wasilla region in Alaska.

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

Probably no more kicking that can down the road.I would guess Miami has much greater demand for both STR and MTR than Austin, but have no idea if people measure that.