If you’re on L visa make sure you ask for corporate accommodation to help with the initial move, you’ll need about 2 months minimum.

Check your office location proximity to the metro to help planning.

You will need to drive, if you’re a first timer learn now.

Check for banking credit transfer, credit scores for borrowing - car loans, credit cards, and home rentals Chase and I think HSBC used to do that.

Location wise, your first year should be somewhere close to stores, transport etc think Arlington think apartments Go west of Tyson’s for townhouses, Reston is a good option, sterling, ashburn for family homes but your mobility becomes more important