There are a few options but i do not want to be in a neighborhood that is not on the upturn.

I started a journey back in 2015 towards financial freedom with a goal of acquiring 50 units in 3 years time, and yesterday I was able to acquire a 19 unit value add apartment building in Berwyn with my partner @Scott Skinger With the 19 unit acquisition, I have gone from 0 to 52 units in just over 3 years time.Not only have I reached my personal goal of topping 50 units, but I also get an opportunity to re position a desirable asset in a growing neighborhood.

If you're open to working remotely, there are a few of us here on BP who specialize in real estate and work with clients nationwide.Shop around, speak to a few, and see who's a good fit for you.Best of luck!

Every situation is unique and there is not a one size fits all approach to protecting your mother's financial security, but there are some options that each has an upside and a downside to.

For resale in a B - A class single family residential neighborhood, definitely. 

I am an out of state investor and have bought a handful of wholesale properties in Columbus this year so might be interested if it fits with my portfolio. 

But these certain qualities X, Y, Z make it bad so I'm passing.")The beginner material says "make sure a place fits your criteria" but I don't understand the search results.

On top of that, you cannot readily acquire lists of owners in "distress", so your methods would need to be tailored a little to fit the market.

A gem would be a while neighborhood of new homes that could be marketed as a retirement community or prepped base for a zombie apocalypse.

Virginia will no longer be just that boring state you have to drive thru to get anywhere good.This being the inevitable case, I would like to hear your thoughts what areas (cities & neighborhoods) would make for the best buy and hold properties.