Where to go and where not to go... in Virginia

[Dante Bellins]

Does anyone have a pulse of where to start my "drive for dollars" search for properties in Northern Virginia or Richmond, Virginia? (Mindset of a Wholesaler) - Decent neighborhood/ attractions but house or houses in need of significant TLC. 

What schools do people prefer in NoVa?

Where do the jobs seem to be going?

Attractions that homebuyer would entice home buyers?

What are some other factors (any one in general) uses to find their properties?