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Blog Post The 1031 Exchange: The Tax Strategy You Probably Never Thought You'd Need

The 1031 Exchange: The Tax Strategy You Probably Never Thought You'd Need

By Conrad Bennett Thursday, August 13, 2026
How a home you never meant to keep can become the foundation of a real estate investment strategy — and why the planning starts long before you list it. EJF Rentals • Owner Education Series • Washington DC · Maryland · Northern VirginiaIf you had tol...
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Blog Post From “For Sale” to “For Rent”: How to Prepare Your Home for Either Outcome in Today’s DC Market

From “For Sale” to “For Rent”: How to Prepare Your Home for Either Outcome in Today’s DC M...

By Conrad Bennett Friday, August 7, 2026
Homes are sitting longer. Showings are slower. Here’s how smart owners are protecting themselves by preparing for both outcomes at once.When homeowners decide to sell, they usually go all in. They declutter, repaint, fix the dripping faucet, patch the drywall, service the H...
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Blog Post Will the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Actually Increase Housing in Washington, DC?

Will the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Actually Increase Housing in Washington, DC?

By Conrad Bennett Friday, July 31, 2026
A sweeping federal housing package just passed Congress. Here in DC, the real test isn't in the bill text. It's in whether local policy gets out of the way.Yes. But probably not for the reasons many people think.After nearly two years of bipartisan negotiations, Cong...
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Blog Post Is It Getting Harder to Be a Landlord in DC?

Is It Getting Harder to Be a Landlord in DC?

By Conrad Bennett Friday, July 24, 2026
DC RENTAL HOUSING · LANDLORD COMPLIANCEIs It Getting Harder to Be a Landlord in DC?Here's what's actually changing, and what it means for your property.If you've owned rental property in Washington, DC for any length of time, you've probably asked yourself ...
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Blog Post DC's Housing Reno: New Legislation Is Gutting the Old Rules (In a Good Way, Maybe)

DC's Housing Reno: New Legislation Is Gutting the Old Rules (In a Good Way, Maybe)

By Conrad Bennett Friday, July 17, 2026
DC POLICY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENTDC's Housing Reno: New Legislation Is Gutting the Old Rules (In a Good Way, Maybe)Two new bills could reshape how DC property owners manage risk and reclaim their properties. Here's what's changing, why it matters, and how to ge...
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Blog Post From Budget to Ballot Box: How DC Politics Could Affect Your Property Value

From Budget to Ballot Box: How DC Politics Could Affect Your Property Value

By Conrad Bennett Friday, July 10, 2026
DC HOUSING & POLICYFrom Budget to Ballot Box: How DC Politics Could Affect Your Property ValueBy Conrad Bennett | EJF RentalsPolitics and real estate have always been intertwined. In Washington, DC, perhaps more than anywhere else in the country, decisions made at the Wilson ...
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Blog Post Bethesda, Maryland Neighborhood Guide

Bethesda, Maryland Neighborhood Guide

By Conrad Bennett Tuesday, July 7, 2026
From a Biblical healing pool to Nobel Prize–winning neighbors, here's everything you never knew you needed to know about one of America's most interesting suburbs.Somewhere between Washington, D.C.'s monumental grandeur and the quiet sprawl of suburbia sits Beth...
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Blog Post Silver Spring - Maryland Travel & Culture

Silver Spring - Maryland Travel & Culture

By Conrad Bennett Monday, July 6, 2026
The DMV suburb that named itself after sparkling rocks, elected a homeless man mayor, and somehow makes injera, pupusas, and Korean BBQ all world-class within a five-block radius. Silver Spring, Maryland doesn't get nearly enough credit. It sits six miles north of the White ...
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Blog Post Old Town Alexandria - A complete guide

Old Town Alexandria - A complete guide

By Conrad Bennett Monday, July 6, 2026
A  educational deep-dive into Old Town Alexandria's most bizarre history, best bites, and must-see art — because this place is way more interesting than it has any right to be.“Alexandria, Virginia is one of those rare places where you can trip over a cobbles...
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Blog Post Can You Rent Your Unit? Common Leasing Restrictions That Surprise Owners

Can You Rent Your Unit? Common Leasing Restrictions That Surprise Owners

By Conrad Bennett Friday, June 26, 2026
So... you've decided to become a landlord. Maybe you've outgrown your condo. Maybe you're relocating for work, or you've inherited a property and started doing the math on rental income. Whatever brought you here, you're probably imagining a fairly straightfor...
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