Hand out cards to your nail tech, banker, anyone that you engage with. 

That is your first step while you have this time before you move out here, is to really nail down what you want to accomplish and how much you are willing to sacrifice in order to get there.

Trying to nail down my minimum because I only have enough cash to really do 2-4 deals a year.

Virginia - Winchester, Front Royal, Strasburg, Middletown, Stephens City, Berryville, WoodstockWest Virginia - Martinsburg, Charles Town, Capon Bridge, Wardensville, Shepherdstown, Berkeley Springs, HedgesvilleA few good property managers in these areas would be great too!

Once you have nailed down your metrics, begin researching markets that fit. 

BRRRR is very, very tough right now - you basically have to nail every single step or it's not worth it

I even consider would I live there, could go live in flip & lower taxes.I think the above posters nailed the 5 things you asked for.

I've touched up walls that were 3 years old but in otherwise good shape outside of a couple nail holes.4.

You can fight tooth and nail to find something local but you're most likely to only buy into a lot of headaches.

Nail biting time.