Lots of research but also knowing others who can help and have ears in different places How did you finance this deal?

I would use a small portion of the funds in the short term during this transition and the large share would be ear marked for a larger primary residence - renting out our current residence.  

As there is family there, it reduces the cost of the travel (after tax) and they can also be your eyes and ears some of the time.

So I am debating on whether a good rental property investment would be best in Richmond or Hampton Roads.I know of some wonderful pockets that would suit my needs in the Hampton Roads area, but a good friend has been putting ear worms in my ear with regards to Richmond.This would be a first, any suggestions?

If you have any suggestions or tips, my ears are always open and appreciate anything you have to offer!

@Lesley Resnick I have been preaching Nassau for years and it has fallen on deaf ears until Wildlight.

I’m 20 and it really takes the air out of a listing appointment when they say something like “gah your still a baby” in the middle of a walk through. but I literally let it go through one ear and out the other.

As long as you give them a little time and an ear, they will generally be amicable.

I am all ears on this one.. ?? 

The old adage "location, location, location" rings true in this game.