It's a good rental market for buy and hold.

They only hold yield share. 

.* Low Hands-on operation: We prefer minimal hands-on engagement.

If it's a long-term hold, removing the boiler can give you a huge NOI, so you should consider it... especially if you are already renovating!

Since you're using hard money for your fix-and-flip, make sure you also have reserves for holding costs and unexpected expenses.

What are your goals for holding investments in these markets?

Even if it's a total rehab if the land bank has a property in an area where the arv's are substantially high wouldn't that be a good deal or a promising neighborhood for buy and hold.

But the very thing that gives us success at first—handling everything ourselves—can also hold us back from scaling and growing our business.How Trust Works in Real Estate InvestingLetting go isn’t just about delegation—it’s about choosing to trust rather than operating from fear.🔹 Afraid to let a property manager take over?

Ultimately, a do a little bit of everything in the residential space depending on the deal I find, but either flip paper (wholesale), flip houses (remodels) or flip the debt (buy and holds).I am looking to connect with as many of you as I possibly can while adding just as much as value wherever I can! 

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.