Depending on strategy I would rank them as followsFix and Flip: VB (I would focus on higher end Flips with bigger returns), Chesapeake (mixed but most opportunity for higher end Flips), Norfolk (lower end and older homes to me = more headaches), Suffolk, Newport News. 

Oftentimes, we would work closely with CPA to make sure how our borrower's taxes can be filed that would save them from paying taxes, but also making sure they can qualify in a lender's perspective.You would want to make sure your first few deals has an acceptable of return in order to lower your DTI and expand your investment portfolio in Real Estate.

In that scenario, then it makes sense to house hack, lower your housing expense, gain appreciation, loan paydown, and have your own place. 

But generally, the funds offer investors the chance to invest in real estate at a lower price point, maintain liquidity since shares can be cashed out early, and, of course, the opportunity to earn passive income when rent is paid on the properties and when the value of the real estate increases.Types of Real Estate FundsAs you look deeper into real estate funds, you will notice two main types of real estate funds.

I expect most will be small and I can just accept it with the lower purchase price.

However, those who can weather the storm stand to benefit from potentially lower interest rates and growing demand for rental units.Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for buyers with sufficient resources to capitalize on the market's current conditions.

We've also discussed the fact that these are all optional, cosmetic things that if don't fit in the budget, simply won't be done or will be done at a later date on my own when I get around to it.

I’m in the process of learning about crowdfunding as a real estate investment option - to invest my money - for returns.What is your favorite real estate investment crowdfunding platform?

Similar product but lower down payment.

Can you find something different in a lower cost area that is hours away that does cashflow?