Florida is real popular for lots of Canadians in your area.

there are company's that do the legal part for you it was very popular from 2000 to 2008 a web search will find them.

I'd be glad to make an e-mail intro to see if either can help you.

Paul E was one of the first people we met when we started.

Good afternoon Josh,Be sure to check out the free e-book which is a guide for beginner investors.

@Eric E., 412 Emmaus is a community space in Emmaus that could be an option. 

I reported this property on my Schedule E for 2015.  

He's making 4% on a passive instrument and has given up the hassles of active ownership.Note  buying is a popular exercise because it's a passive way to still invest in real estate for the long term backed by a real estate asset.  

@Phil Reames makes a great and popular suggestion of answering questions with questions.

I'm not sure about the Hampton Roads area, but have heard from some real state agents that areas such as Sandston and Highland Springs in Richmond seems to be  pretty popular buy and hold locations, but of course this is not advice, do your own due diligence on the area and home before buying.