Washington D.C. Real Estate Q&A Discussion Forum
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House Hack in DC. Options?
Looking to do a House Hack situation and trying to find areas in the DMV. Any suggestions on places in DC where I could rent out the top and live in the bottom, or some form of that? Open to even renovating something... View more
Home Remodel in Alexandria, VA
I’m new to the area and am looking for a some highly recommended and affordable contractors to remodel a kitchen and laundry room. Please send me your best! I am ready to start ASAP.
Good time to buy an apartment in DC/Northern VA?
Hi All,I'm trying to make sense of the market right now, specifically in the DC/Northern VA area. Is it a good time to buy an apartment or condo to hold as an investment? I will be in this market for at least 2 years,... View more
House Hack - Northern Virginia
Hello everyone! New to the BiggerPockets community and nervous/excited to get started! I am looking to buy a single family or townhouse in Northern Virginia to house hack and looking for recommendations/advice. What... View more
Do I really need a realtor to buy a MFH in DC?
I am looking to purchase my third property under the house hacking model. This place is in Washington DC and I've lived in the are for a few years.
I have been slogging through lenders and I have finally found two... View more
Best way to market a 550sf commercial space in Ledroit Park
As the title suggests, I am a new landlord of a mixed-used multi-family building. The bottom unit is a commercial space that has been used as a tattoo shop in the past but is now vacant. I have tried to market the... View more
How to get the snowball moving faster
I’m a newbie real estate investor from Chicago. I bought a 4 flat in Chicago at the end of October and I’ve now saved up enough cash to put 20% down on an investment property in the same area as my current property. ... View more
Out of state investing in Columbus, Ohio
Hey everybody, I just wanted to reach out and see if there was anybody living locally here that was investing in Columbus, Ohio? I've started building my team there and have a great realtor that I found through... View more
Anne arundel county question
Hi all, any thoughts on the Patuxent Manor community? I’m not at all familiar with this area but thought I’d ask the group for help as a newbie to this.
Is it a Good rental area or more of an appreciation community?... View more
Rental property in Northern VA or Maryland
Hi all! I'm new to Real Estate investing and I am in Northern VA (near DC) area. I'm looking to purchase a property in this area or Maryland. I'm willing to live in the house for a while, househack then rent it out.... View more
Investing in Southeast D.C. (EOTR)
I believe you should invest east of the river (EOTR) before it's too late. By the end 2023, the new 11th Street Bridge, Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, and the rehabilitation of I-295 bridges will be completed.... View more
Newbie Investor in NoVA
Hello all.
First of all - I am a new investor in real estate, looking for my first deal. What are some resources to connect with like minded people? I would love to connect with folks investing in townhomes in... View more
DC Property Management License Study Group Anyone?
Hello everyone! I'm currently looking to see if there is anyone out there in Washington, DC (District of Columbia - haha, keyword alert trigger?) or Maryland currently studying for their DC Property Management... View more
LLC Attorney in Washington, DC
Hello: I'm looking for a good real estate attorney to help me put multiple properties into their own LLCs in Washington, DC and then quit claim the deed. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thank you.
Looking to Invest in Hampton Roads Area?
Hi Everyone, I'm semi new to the BP forum. I'm looking to invested a duplex or multi-unit with a few friends. I currently live in DC but I grew up in Hampton Roads so I know the area pretty well...especially,... View more
Arlington 22202 Opportunity
My husband and I purchased a home in the 22202 zip code of Arlington, VA in June for $885,000. This property is special because it is one of the few remaining double lots in this district which is the location of the... View more
REIA Recommendation for Newbie in DC
I recently relocated to Washington DC from Montclair NJ where I was house hacking a 2-family. I still own that property, as well as 2-family in Brooklyn, NY. I am living in DC and working in Montgomery County,... View more
Converting Basement to Bedroom. Washington DC Need Architect, GC
Trying to convert a basement into a bedroom in Washington, DC. Looking for recommendations for an architect to submit a drawing plan to DCRA, because it's already a bedroom (I think). Or maybe a general contractor who... View more
Increasing Ceiling Height in a DC Rowhome
I am working on renovating a row house in DC with a general contractor. We want to go from our current basement height of 6'9" to 8' or above. Our contractor shared 2 options for how we could do this. He said we could... View more
Airbnb Pandemic Impacts?
Hi everyone! For all of my airbnb'ers in DC (specifically thinking of DC proper and MD/VA immediately surrounding DC), what has the impact of the pandemic been on your bookings/revenue? And do you anticipate the impact... View more
Best areas of Maryland near Eastern Ave border
Hey everybody! I've been looking for a SFH to owner occupy (to take advantage of a low down payment mortgage) before eventually turning into a rental. My real estate experience is limited pretty much to DC proper, and... View more
Looking for a mastermind group in the DC/Maryland area
Looking for recommendations real estate mastermind groups in the DC and Maryland areas.
Cost Estimates for DC 4-Unit Deal
Hello BP,I'm looking at a 4-unit deal in DC that needs a complete gut rehab. The building is just a shell and is +1100sq ft above grade. Looking for estimates on rehab costs from contractors/rehabbers with experience... View more
Best Area of DC for a $650,000 Budget
DC BP Community,I'm looking to gain some knowledge of the market here. I am helping somebody else gather info to purchase their first SF home. House hacking is maybe on the table here. Everything I see from the outside... View more
First time DMV investor advice
Hi all! I’m trying to learn as much as possible in doing my first deal but have a few questions.
I know Multis are hard to come by in the area, so trying to figure out a house hacking/rent by the room strategy.... View more