Since this upset price is UNOFFICIAL, I have actually seen the lawyer LIE and watched as a bidder bid a LOW amount and the lawyer did NOT bid up to that upset price against him.

IF they know what they are doing and just didnt watch some videos and create some junk.

Invasion of privacy and likely "creepy" for the residents to feel they are being watched. 

I'd deeply appreciate any recommendations you can share based on your experiences, as well as any tips or potential pitfalls to watch out for as we navigate this expansion.Thank you all in advance for your time and insights!

The only way I would let a tenant paint is if I could set up a lawn chair, grab a drink and watch them for entertainment.

Buy and Hold: Norfolk (Best Cashflow Potential), VB (Townhomes tend to work well, Green Run is a great area for cashflow), Chesapeake, Newport News, Suffolk (Less Military presence which is why i would put last.)STR: VB (in the proper zones if you have the money $850K+), Norfolk(Ocean View area specifically but have to watch out for the AICUZ restrictions), Leave the restPart of that decision process is distance to that I would need to travel to deal with rehabs, I hate dealing with the tunnels so I would almost always pick places on the peninsula last since I am based in Chesapeake.

You can learn everything you need to know by searching BP forums, listening to the podcast, YouTube, and your local REIA meetups.

He has a great YouTube channel with a lot of resources for how to do that. 

Watch out for fine print that requires an additional fee at closing - this is a huge red flag and how most flat fee companies make money.

YouTube offers numerous helpful videos explaining key terminology, which constitutes a significant portion of the licensing test.