I think VA is a better market in terms of price growth vs MD, and a lot of my investor clients agree.In terms of local networks for mentorship/networking/guidance, there are two I know of in NoVa that I have personally been to:NOVA REI Meetups - they meet at Tysons Mall once a month.Cash Flow Breakfast Clubs - there are a few locations including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, etc.

Lower interest rates would certainly make projects more attractive.It'll be interesting to see how lenders balance the need for risk mitigation with the opportunity to capture a larger market share by offering competitive rates

Sold for 155k, my investor plans on doing some light cosmetic updates to bring this back to life and get it on the market for rent asap.

San Diego is a hard market to do that in.

We have been proposed a deal where we would renovate the sellers duplex from a 2 to a 4 and while doing that, our sweat equity would earn our down payment To purchase the property through them.

But I try to encourage my clients to value time to market. 

I am aware of the Termite inspections, but what other costs will seller have to incur?

In today's market with high prices, high rates, and slower sales, I wouldn't recommend starting in flips unless you have a sure thing.

A client whom wanted to sell her home but was under water due to needed repairs vs current market condition How did you finance this deal?

I am the first to catch word of retiring landlord with 150 dirt cheap off market properties in a small town close to me.