If you do it correctly, there are also ways to pull-forward depreciation expenses.Whether or not all these expenses will be useful to you is based on your personal tax situation which is why you want to have a good CPA.

Who was responsible for having a retaining wall to keep the earth from sliding?

I agree with the other responses so far and will had some info where I can.I am not too familiar with the DC market, but from my understanding there are plenty of high paying jobs there to support rents.

Network (virtually & in-person)3. 

I supply toilet paper, paper towels, liquid hand soap at all sinks, dishdetergent, dishwasher pods, one new dishwashing sponge, spray oil, salt & pepper (I buy the plastic disposable ones for picnics so they can't be refilled) and a few other spices, trash bags, some cleaning supplies such as Simple Green and microfiber cloths, coffee filters, plastic wrap, ziploc baggies, laundry detergent, and dryer sheets.Guests are asked to bring their own shampoo, conditioner, personal soap for showers, sugar, creamer and coffee. 

@Chris Seveney thank you for your response.

It is something I wouldn't use personally.

@Jake AndronicoThank you for your response! 

Trusting someone shows you are an honest person.

Once I've done some homework on the property and everything checks out, I make sure to visit it in person.