Does any one have suggestions for property management companies they have had success with in the Richmond, VA area?

To me, that looks like a post to get business, but since you are new, I assume you don't really know the restrictions.To be successful on BP as an agent and advisor, you can't sell yourself and you have to have the background to help investors.

When we wholesale in Denver metro its usually 78-80% ARV, we would only go lower if it was a slightly riskier deal (no good comps, stigmatized area, layout that might not make sense, house will be listed in the winter).Having said that our flippers are still having success with those number because of how hot the Denver area is. 

I have an investor friend who is a successful wholesaler and has been for many years. 

IE monthly payments or interest accrued and paid at closing etc.So what I hear from you is you have a note.. but maybe NO security IE DT or mort. and its not performing at all.

If you're counting on wholesalers for success you're screwed. 

Memo 1982-51), where the taxpayer successfully argued against the property tax “assessed value” allocation.

What are some of the thing’s that you have done to increase your odds of success in real estate? 

Again look at competitors see who is being successful.

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