I bought several rental properties in 2004-5 before the bidding wars drove prices to the point that it didn't pencil to rent them out.

Don't make the mistake of getting into bidding wars when loans are involved that an appraisal could kill the deal like this. 

I have done numerous deals with her.

Of coarse, they also had numerous species of pet and sect 8. 

Get numerous quotes and try to do an apples to apples comparison.

Even though you are buying with all cash, you might want to discuss with numerous lenders. 

I like to call it a war chest.

I've held numerous rentals in multiple states for close to 25 years.

@Tiarra Ramey as Roberto and Kristopher have said there are numerous FB groups and Meet up's dedicated to REI in the Hampton Roads area, many of which are very active. 

Joshua Parnell, I have an old friend who bought his first three lots with a 3/2 block house with two car garage, next door, in South Semiole Heights, for $3000 when he got back from World War II.