Join your local REIA to know more.etc etc etc.   

i am unfamiliar with your local market but up in the North East, New England in particular, my brokerage hosts a lot of REI meet ups every month.

For instance, many tribal lands are exempt from state and local property taxes, which can obviously lead to significant savings.

So, those become the local "Command & Control" centers.

I also think people are looking to commute less with their kids, especially in elementary school and therefore want the local elementary school to be good enough.

I'm from Franklin, which is about 20 miles south of Nashville, and I'm very familiar with the Greater Nashville area growing up here.Feel free to reach out if you're interested in connecting and I'm happy to be a local resource.

Are you local to Richmond? 

I am local to Los Angeles - based in Orange County.A bit about me: I’m a civil engineer by profession with experience in local government.

Have you looked into local credit unions or alternative financing programs?

Ensure the property’s price aligns with market trends, and work with a local realtor to help with due diligence and negotiation.Good luck!