I will be stationed in Washington, Berminton for 16 -24 months.

If you end up picking Westchester and north, make sure you're not too far away from an Amtrak and/or Metro North station as those are crucial for people commuting into the city. 

Okay, fellow landlords — I need help.For the last 2.5 months, I’ve been battling a cockroach infestation at one of my rental properties in Indianapolis, and I’m seriously starting to feel like the roaches are winning.Here’s what I’ve done so far:Professional pest control has been out 7 times (yep, SEVEN).I’ve put out baits and bait stations everywhere.The tenants are keeping the home clean — no food or trash left out.I’m in the process of sealing up any cracks or possible entry points.We’ve even tried flushing drains and looking under/inside appliances.And still… they’re everywhere.Now the tenants have decided to move out because the issue hasn’t resolved, and I don’t blame them.

I know this is the case with several buildings near the Deanwood Station, Benning Road and Congress Heights metro stations.So what I would suggest is when you are narrowing down properties, long before you ever see them have either you or your agent contact the listing agent to see if it is the unit is eligible to be financed.  

Lastly, if you buy near metro station, you will have no issue finding tenants PPS.

Leave plenty of time to fire the preparer and shop for one who is on your side.PS: The likelihood of this issue for this year being audited by IRS is about the same as you being killed at the 116th and Lexington Station  or having your house hit by lightning.

IF you are hell bent on investing, look 2 hours away to Bryan-College Station.  

I own a commercial property that has a gas station/ restaurant.

For College Park, there's a couple of reasons. 1, I've heard quite a few good things about the historical area of the neighborhood. 2, Being close to the airport, a couple bars and restaurants, and Marta station were another big draws.

I have not had much success as the town does not want it to be zoned as a triplex (even though there is a huge shortage of rentals, it is walkable/right next to an MBTA commuter station, and Massachusetts is now allowing home owners to renovate single family homes into having "accessory dwelling units" but apparently does not apply to duplex to triplex conversions.)