Having a solid team around you like agent, lender, contractors etc.

An agent?

Just make sure you use a very honest agent that doesn't sugar coat anything and check the crime statistics and household income.

However, the suitability of buying and renting out a single-family home in Richmond can depend on various factors, such as market trends, rental demand, and property values (similar case with all markets, really.)Chatting with a local agent in the area can provide very helpful insights into the market, data, and specific neighborhoods.

To get those hours, maybe turn one or two into medium term rentals (you want the average stays to be over 7 days so they don't fall into STR status) which would give her more to do, particularly in the first year of furnishing them and getting everything set up.Alternatively, she maybe she could manage the properties but also get her RE license and try to sell a house or two a year - go to lots of open houses or run them for other agents?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You will need to vet out a few agents or you can work with reputable wholesalers.

I used the script in the book to find an agent, and contractors to work with. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.