An experienced property manager should minimize vacancy, increase income, and have connections with contractors and other professionals to manage your property well to maximize your return on investment.To Your Success!

You’ll also want to know how they handle rent collection and late payments and if they can provide references from other investors they work with.A good investor-friendly agent should have a strong network of professionals like contractors, inspectors, and lenders to help with your investments.

The comp house will likely be owner occupied by a couple, both with professional jobs. 

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

I’m glad to be here and have many different professionals like you all reach out and help new beginners like myself!   

Readers should seek professional advice.

Richmond is a growing market with strong tenant demand from young professionals, families, and college students, depending on the neighborhood.

I would consider staying with your parents and investing in another market that stretches your dollar and covers the cost of a professional property manager.

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

I am a professional photographer and have been doing that for the past 18 years, so I'll also be building my business in NC from the ground up!