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Investing in real estate in Hampton Roads, Virginia can be a highly profitable enterprise - for those who know what adds value and what attracts buyers.

When you hear the word prosperous, what other terms come to mind? Profitability, growth and long-term sustainability may be on the list – especially if you’re associating the term with real estate.

Once you’ve decided on a real estate investment in Richmond, Virginia, you’re going to need financing. That’s where Walnut Street Finance comes in - with years of experience in investing and development in the area, we’ve helped countless investors achieve their investment property goals, and we’re here to help you do the same. 

If you’re looking at real estate investment opportunities in Hampton Roads, Virginia, it’s important to know beforehand what will be a dealbreaker for your investment property. 

Real estate investing is a common practice within Washington, DC, where almost 1 in 5 homes was an all-cash purchase in 2017. One of the most common ways to invest in DC real estate is to purchase homes that are in need of rehabilitation. Whether it is through extensive repairs or a simple bathroom remodel or two, all investors know that they must calculate the anticipated After Repair Value (ARV) before they embark on a house flipping journey.

Carol Scott, and her husband J Scott, had high-paying corporate careers before giving them up for a life that would allow them to focus on family. This Mother’s Day, we spoke with Carol about real estate investing and motherhood. Read our conversation below to find out how she got started, why real estate investing works for her family, and what advice she has for other moms interested in real estate investment as a career.

If you’re considering investing in real estate in the near future and looking for the right location, Richmond, Virginia should be at the top of your list. 

These days, it has almost become a cliche that major U.S. cities situated near the coasts have outrageously expensive real estate. Yet the truth is that while many of these cities certainly have plenty of high-end properties, they also feature strong small to mid-range markets for buyers and and those interested in real estate investment.

Gallup recently released reports indicating that the majority of Americans believe that real estate is the best long-term investment. The esteemed polling organization determined 34% of Americans surveyed choose real estate as the best investment for the fifth straight year.

If you’re thinking about investing in real estate in Hampton Roads, VA, you're on the right track. This Southern Virginia area is  a promising region worth your time, money, and consideration. 

If you plan on investing in residential real estate, you will fall into one of these four strategy categories:

• Fix and Flipping
• Wholesaling
• Creative real estate investing
• Buy and hold

There are 3 main types of real estate investments; read below to figure out which one is the best type of investment for you.

Washington, DC neighborhoods are constantly evolving and changing. Do you know which ones are hot spots to watch for real estate investing? Check out our video below to find out our top 4 for 2018 and see what makes each one of them prime candidates for your next investment project.

Here is our featured home deal of the week located in Washington, DC.

As with any goal, deciding that you want to invest in real estate is half the battle. But once you’ve made the decision to jump into the real estate investment game, you should make sure that you’re doing everything you can to be as successful as possible. After all, there’s no point in investing your hard earned money only to have insignificant returns or - even worse - lose money.