Hi Rex, working with family, let alone renting to family can be a challenge. 

Most have a daily limit of $500 or so.On the receiving side, the biggest challenge you'll have - depending on the amount of money involved - is finding an agency that has sufficient cash on hand to pay it out. 

So, I am based out of Northern Virginia and property around here is expensive and positive cash flow is definitely a challenge, unless it's done right.Looked at this article, very very helpful: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10145/68178-to...But have several questions 1- For local investment, since VA is big, can other parts of VA a good option for a rental, especially ones which have a college/university?

I don’t think she appreciated my polite challenge of her analysis.

I joined BP about a year ago before buying my first home and the amount of information was overwhelming and I did not fully immerse myself until about a month ago when I watched a BP podcast (90 day challenge).

Do you bill the client (me), or do you allow for rollover if you continue to be engaged for the service until consummation?

Out of state investing does have some unique challenges but in my opinion, the two biggest are knowing the neighborhoods well and good property management.

High school seniors have their picture taken in front of the church and sometimes couples have their engagement picture taken sitting on the steps of the church or standing at the church doors etc. 

I want to reach out to the people in my area for a meetup but finding them has become more challenging.

The challenge with Hilton (and many desirable areas of Newport News), is that the price of homes is such that anyone who would pay rent that would cover the cost of a town home (as a buy and hold investment strategy) in Hilton would also be very likely to want to own and can likely do so.