Mostly 1br/1bath units with a couple 2br/1bath.

I started doing some home flipping from 2001 - 2009, then got into buy and hold.I am at a cross roads, so I recently sold some properties, in an effort to have a portfolio of quality over quantity.Not exactly sure what my next move will be, the big challenge for me has been learning about tenant issues, and dealing with some unexpected repairs, both my wife and I took a course and are IPOANS CAM Certified (Certified Property managers).We only manage our own properties, plus have a couple of hired property managers to help with some out of town units, however, I have been studying tenancy rules, laws, and have become addicted to answering property management questions.What attracted me to join this site, is all the different types of real estate investment people are involved in.I look forward to participating in the forum.Michael P Currie

The Association also has a couple of aces in hand, several units that were purchased during foreclosures in the depths of the recession that are now rented out, and could be sold to pay for capital improvements like new roofing.  

(It's actually a property that I've eyed for a couple years, just daydreaming, & reached out to the owner llc during that time but never heard back). tl;dr My idea so far to purchase would be a short term 12-16 month hard money loan, 80% purchase w/ 100% renovation, with private money coming in to fund the 20% & points, refi'ing into a conventional note with my local lender who I have a decent relationship with when the first note balloons. 

I'm looking for a REI meet-up group that may be located in Alexandria (preferred), Arlington, Falls Church or Annandale, VA. 

Aka basement preferably. 

Prefereably East or North Eastern Texas

I have had this burning desire for a couple years to start back flipping homes and then would like to rent for positive income to fund my flips.

Looking at maybe just doing a basic white plastic tub with a plastic surround.Flooring – I need to get about 300 to 400 square-foot of tile installed.Basic handyman and drywall work – it looks like there are a couple of areas where water pooled outside of the house, and a little bit seeped in, so some drywall needs to be replaced, and probably add some type of sealant to prevent the leaking in the future.I have already been looking through many of the forums and have found a lot of great information.

I've looked at a couple places in Richmond that are in my current price range (with what I can get a mortgage on), but they are in not great areas and need more work than I could do myself.