Richmond has a host of traveling nurses due to the number of hospitals, so you can consider that route as well for short-term rentals in an extra room.Shoot me a message and we can find a time to talk if you're interested!

My thought also would be that I would want to get my HVAC license so I could know and work on all the machines myself.I think it would also be smart to set up a side "emergency" ice business to service food service, hospitals, butchers, or anyone else that needs a lot of ice on a semi regular basis.I'd also want to know how much vandalism affects profits. 

@Adam Thomas WeluI've bought three properties from two different turnkey companies, both post on here regularly.

They're probably looking for a deal, but will pay market value for it.The best route to getting is sold for maximum value is to get it completely fixed up and looking pretty. 

I would think insurance on a condo would be less expensive than a regular dwelling because of the association insurance.

@Jeff White did a killer job describing all the different routes you can take in order to house hack out here, so I won't try to reiterate those points too much! 

From what you stated I would probably go the 4-5% down route to keep more cash in your pocket for future opportunities (and reserves).

Many seem to like going the mini-split route for situations such as these.

Your best route will be listing your property. 

I’m a runner, and I frequent this area now I’ve bought a house recently and my route runs nearby that old listing.