I have a great planning tool that could help you with planning your acquisition strategy for the next 10 years you might find helpful.  

Quote from @Celine Besson: Hi everyone,We recently moved from Memphis, TN, to Montreal, Quebec.Before leaving, we planned to invest in a small house, renovate it, and rent it out (Ultimate goal would be to BRRRR).

If you are going to get your license in Virginia I would plan to stay there for a decent bit(5+ years).

Right now, I’m actively learning and planning to start my first projects this year.

I plan to put a $600 utility cap in the lease.

@Heather Bailey they will ask you what style of renting you plan to do.  

This is who will approve or deny your plans when you apply for a permit.

I don’t plan on putting any % down right now at least.

@Bryan Zayac  In PA, there is a state document called the Municipal Planning Code MPC. 

As for the areas to target, my goal in getting our feet wet as real estate investors--and since we plan to be living in Sac--is to find a property we can live in while renting out one or more units to help cover our housing expenses, which we can then hold and continue to rent out when we move.