Because of the historical association it’s in you can most likely hedge your bets that it’ll not only hold value but increase over time compared to the other neighborhoods built at the same time.

Whenever market conditions change, I'll bet that it will be a great time to be a renter in a luxury new build apartment.

You could bet on Tysons area the power CBD here, gap between brand new condo and older ones are not logical, eventually old ones will go up, but no cash flow here.

Also, Fannie Mae will use 75% of the lease agreement towards your income.Your best bet is to get a loan officer or Broker that has experience with investment properties to get you pre approved.I hope this helps.

Best bet is to find a local community bank.

This is an area where you can’t bet on appreciation (buying for cash flow), but I was ok with that going in.

@Amanda Leppert assuming you’re taking about 2-4 units in a multi family (5+ is into commercial loans)..If you’re looking to buy and hold, usually your best bet is just get a conventional mortgage when you buy it.

But as long as you meet the requirements and devote serious time to studying it, I bet you can knock it out quicker than you'd think. 

I think your best bet is going to be painting the parts you have - take it apart, sand/sandblast it, paint it, put it back together.

I'm slowly trying to learn about retail and office, in order to diversify out of multi-family or even transition totally out of it.I don't know him personally, but we have spoken and I always see his excellent posts....but,I imagine, the good brokers, like @Joel Owens , build relationships with other brokers, investors, and businesses that are always looking for space...I bet he also, gets involved locally and meets other members of the local community and are constantly networking and trying to build and strengthen their network, in regards to commercial spaces.The right broker, that is competent and concerned about adding value to a transaction, is worth the percentage they are asking for...usually.