You can contact some local property managers and get a better idea of the rental market.

I have some YouTube videos that may help with some of your questions and always happy to have a call to dive a little deeper. 1. which development(s) tends to be the best for ROI/have the best occupancy rates? 

I currently own a commercial general contacting company.

I have a contact at a military contractor that has employees transfer in for a 3-5 year gig.

White collar professionals, higher education rates.

I’ve been contacted by the Angi company but I’ve read a lot of negative comments regarding how the treat their contractors.

@Chinku Chinku the rich get rich by making their money work for them.They borrow at one rate, to invest in something that returns a higher rate - they profit on the difference.Only you can evaluate your risk tolerence though.

You can also expect increasing HOA fees, and there may be some problems renting a property inside a difficult.You don't have any experience, prices are at an all-time high, and rates are also high. 

If everything works out and you are dealing with a legit company this could be a great long term tenant paying above market rates. 

You should contact the Virginia Beach assessor's office to update your mailing address.