•Are there any specific neighborhoods or zip codes to target or avoid?

Feel free to call if you have a more specific question.

Let me know if you have specific questions and good luck in your search. 

I do NOT have enough knowledge or experience in this arena to provide specific “how to” accomplish this, or even to provide specific”proof” of my position.  

Have you taken the time to search AirBNB and VRBO in those specific areas to see how many STRs are operating?

Savvy buyer's agents look at stats like sold price to list price ratio trends and watch specific properties to see what they sold for compared to what they were listed for to really understand the market and make offers accordingly.

This will get you the name on the dog on record designating that specific animal as their ESA.

However, there is no specific holding period contained in the tax code or regulations and there is no "safe harbor." 

Where specifically in this area you are looking to invest? 

There are loan programs specifically for Virginians.https://www.virginiahousing.com/enGood luck and Happy 2025