I previously bought/held/flipped in San Diego which worked out well for me but wanted to gain a larger portfolio than was capable in CA.I am also developing a vacation rental estate in Rusutsu Japan.I look forward to being apart of this community and I hope I can add useful information to this already abundant source of knowledge.Thank youBrian

The thing that does worry me a little is I've heard some big players have been offloading a lot of their properties there which makes me wonder if they foresee something the average investor or home buyer does not...

Chance Waddle wholesaling in NOVA is extremely competitive and their are a lot of players.

It seems to me to be viable for micro/small players (under $1M, over $250K) but to date the numbers for me only work outside the 'big 4' (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, Ashville) areas.

Crowdfunding makes real estate easily accessible, however, in regard to institutional/syndicated real estate investments, the advice of an expert who works in the industry every day, knows all the players and their track records, and performs due diligence on each offering is a great benefit to you and comes to you at no cost.

You can't just "want" to rehab - you have to be capable of doing it 

It's vitally important to know who you are working with, and have the history of the players involved.

I seek a win win for all players involved my sellers, and the  investors.

Brandon:There are a limited number of multi-unit buildings (say 10-12+ units) locally and fewer that are not owned by half-dozen bigger players.  

@Topher HagensYou are going to have ensure the structure of the closed-in porch below is capable of supporting the load (does it have proper footings) and that it is insulated well enough for plumbing.Speaking of plumbing, are there supply and drain lines anywhere near that part of the house?