A book I recommend/give to folks as they graduate college has been Set For Life by Scott Trench.

But I can't do that since I have a family with kids going to school and can't afford to move every year.

Keywords for old school investors would be "willing to hold paper" and things like that.

My wife goes to school and I moved my residential painting company down here.

The schools seem top notch but don’t really see a lot of rental comps around that neighborhood so wondering how the market is around here.

Richmond in general has a huge shortage of housing, so as long as you're in a safe part of town with good schools, the vacancy risk should be relatively low.

Just for the build.... add on for architect, engineer, school fees, permit costs, etc.

I graduated about a year ago and I am currently a marketing administrator.

We own our primary residence, have always taken the standard tax deduction, have 4 children, one graduating high school this year, have never owned a business, don’t know what could possibly be written off or what needs to be saved throughout the process, and would prefer to have a cpa and attorney assist with the set up of an LLC to ensure we’re getting the most tax benefits and asset liability protection as well. 

Operational costs are a direct hit on profitability.If the location you are considering meets all the above, you are on track to be successful today and for the foreseeable future.Investment TeamIf you needed surgery, you would not start medical school.