Richmond has many neighborhoods that have been enjoying revitalization, but not without pain points.

You may not like the tough love approach, but "pain" is the biggest motivator.

Having extra liquidity will also help as you may run into some growing pains as you begin your journey as a flipper. 

@Noah Bacon Investors should be aware that, in many states, an investor can not act as Owner/Builder on a property that is not their primary residence.But as far as what Investors tend to screw up, the list is long and painful: Structural - Awful framing, undersized headers and beams (or none, Lol)Electrical - Don't even get me started......Plumbing - Not as bad as electrical but still....leave it to the Pros.And the main thing that people screw up is, believe it or not, painting.

To build a product that truly addresses the biggest pain points, your experience and expertise are invaluable in increasing the likelihood of success for this project.How You Can Help:I’d love to hear about your experiences and gather your thoughts on what features would be most beneficial for you.

You would have to train them though, and I'm sure there would be growing pains. 

Today, the viral videos are about why the pain is still on the horizon.7.

I'm heartbroken, and if my story can spare anyone else from this pain, it's worth sharing.

The drive down from the norther parts of Lake Lure, for example, is a long, slow, twisty pain in the neck.

The disposition of SFH's in markets that fail to turn is one of the most overlooked and grueling aspects of this strategy.   10 Years ago when I first began investing I grew a 30+ SFH portfolio in a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia and it pains me to say I fell into category 2.