Affordable prices and booming economy and GROWTH:The region has been Virginia’s fastest growing for five consecutive years, with a population of 338,000.A highly skilled and expanding labor force of more than 1 million resides within a 40 mile commute.Strategically located just 35 miles south of the nation’s capital and 35 miles north of Richmond, capital of Virginia.Over 47 miles of Interstate-95 serve the region, carrying 120,000 cars per day.Excellent rail service is easily accessible, including Virginia Railway Express’s commuter service and Amtrak.

I have some liquid capital, not much $14,000 to be exact, I know as a new investor acquiring hard money would cost me some skin depending on the deal.

@Jay McCreary as veterans we have an awesome opportunity to use the benefits of the VA Loan to begin our real estate investing journeys much more quickly and effectively than those who do not have access to VA Loans. 

We'd love to meet new folks in the area and would be open to partnering on deals to continue the learning curve, particularly in the small multi-family rental space (easy access to PATH/mass transit).Looking forward to sharing our experiences and connecting with you.Best,Nick Senter

I am attached to it and the Superbowl is being hosted here next year so I would like to have it for that experience but why defer obtaining my goal of acquiring a multifamily (or even apartment complex >16 doors).

With our experience and, more importantly, access to subs, we believe that we have the right team to contribute in the current market but we also need to find a way to get the word out.As the business-end of things in our partnership, I'm looking for ways to start networking. 

-Currently focused on  acquiring property and building equity in homes (next 1-5 years) with larger cashflow as a long-term goal (years 5-10).Thanks again to everyone for creating a great community-Kent

I like the area for a few reasons: The people that live there seem to be solid working class folk with a strong sense of communnity, access to the Parkway is easy,  every store you could possibly need is on Rte 35, the schools seem good, and it's probably an amazing place to live in the summer.Does anyone have experience investing here or have any insight they would be willing to share?

You can get better access with a local bank, you get to know them and vice versa which will make it easier to get things done.

Not going to become "Joe Realtor" at a big brokerage, but the license will be quite valuable for our existing transactions and I think we will benefit from access to info on the MLS, etc.