Getting Started-Predicting Neighborhood Trends for Investment

[Alex Fuqua]

My wife and I are about at 18-24 months from wanting to pull the trigger on our first rental property in Richmond, Virginia - a much more approachable and affordable market compared to Denver, CO. 

Potentially looking to live in half of duplex while renting to tenants if the right property were available in the right neighborhood. Will likely have mixed sources for down payment and initial investment (family assistance and bank loans).

Looking for suggestions and resources on where to start on analyzing neighborhood early trends/growth predictions, best mortgage options to consider, and general tips/tales of experience as first time home buyers and rental property managers/investors. 

Thanks for any insight you can provide!