RVA (Richmond, VA) Advice on Areas / Chesterfield County

[Finn Cardiff]

Hi All,

I wanted to see if there's any investors in the Richmond, VA market (particularly Chesterfield County) that could potentially help me feel out a few ZIP codes. So far I'm looking into 23225, 23224, 23234.

My goal is to focus on SFR buy and holds and maybe a BRRR here or there, under $150k or so. I'm also up for wholesaling deals to local investors. Based on my analysis it seems like Chesterfield is growing nicely, and I've driven into the area to get a good in-person feel and definitely think it's a great nearby market for me to get started in. Initially I was checking into Charlotte, but I feel a market within a closer driving distance is better for a new investor such as myself.

It seems to me that focusing in on the Midlothian area should provide a good start. However, I'd like to get your opinions on the area, and if possible, any areas that I should also check into/avoid.

Of course, I'd love to network with investors in the area as well! I'm happy to help in any way possible with the skillset I have in exchange (I'm a full stack developer, so I love focusing on data!). I will also be a licensed agent soon (passed the tests - waiting on the application response!). Whether that be offering deals up, grabbing comps or maybe helping with automation, I'm all ears.

Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing your insights.

-Finn