Quantico area for investing

[Luis A. Escudero Burgos]

First off, thanks for being interested enough to start reading my post. I am currently overseas (active-duty Marine) looking to be back to CONUS in less than 3 months to get station in Quantico. I was hoping I can get some good advice on locations and places good for buying my first property with the intention of house hack. I am single without kids or any debt so I am looking to put my 100% off duty time for a second property and any good partnerships. Any advice is always welcome! 

[Jessica Frasier]

Hey Luis-

First off, thank you for your service.

Second, I am very familiar with the Quantico area. Unfortunately, that area (as well as Northern Virginia in general) does not have a lot (if any) multi-family properties. I know several investors in the area that have bought a single-family property and rent out bedrooms,. Although be sure to check for restrictions on that because every neighborhood and HOA is different.

A few places to consider are Woodbridge and Stafford and even Fredericksburg. Beyond that, you'll have a long commute to Quantico- although there may be more multi-family properties available as you move toward central Virginia.