Investor Resources

Real Estate Investor Guides & Market Intel

Practical strategies, deal analysis frameworks, and Richmond market insights — written by Will Harvey III from the perspective of someone who lends on and invests in these deals every day.

Fix & Flip10 min

How to Flip Your First House in Richmond, VA — A Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know to find, finance, rehab, and sell your first flip in the Richmond market — from an investor who's done it.

Strategy9 min

The BRRRR Strategy Explained: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat

A complete walkthrough of the BRRRR method with real numbers, pros and cons, and how hard money lending fits into the strategy.

Rentals10 min

How to Build a Rental Portfolio from Scratch

From your first property to a scalable portfolio — financing options, cash flow management, and when to refinance at each stage.

Financing8 min

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Hard Money Loan?

How credit factors into hard money lending, typical minimums, and what matters more than your FICO score when we evaluate a deal.

Deal Finding9 min

How to Find Off-Market Deals in Richmond

Driving for dollars, direct mail, wholesalers, REIAs, and courthouse steps — Richmond-specific strategies for finding deals before they hit the MLS.

Market Intel10 min

Best Neighborhoods to Flip Houses in Richmond, VA (2026)

Church Hill, Manchester, Swansboro, Highland Park, and more — entry prices, ARV ranges, and buyer demand across Richmond's top flip markets.

Deal Analysis8 min

How to Analyze a Fix-and-Flip Deal in 5 Minutes

The 70% rule, quick ARV estimation, rehab cost shortcuts, and a simple framework for running the numbers fast on any potential flip.

Deal Analysis9 min

Understanding ARV: How to Estimate After-Repair Value

How to pull comps, adjust for condition and features, and arrive at a defensible ARV — the single most important number in any deal.

Financing8 min

Exit Strategies for Hard Money Loans: Sell, Refi, or Hold?

Every hard money loan needs an exit plan. Here's how to evaluate whether to sell, refinance, or hold — and how to plan for each.

Rehab10 min

How to Build Your Rehab Budget: A Contractor's Checklist

Line-by-line rehab budgeting with typical costs for kitchens, baths, roofing, HVAC, and more. Plus how to build in contingency the right way.

Fix & Flip8 min

5 Mistakes First-Time Flippers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

The most common errors I see from new investors — from overpaying for properties to underestimating rehab timelines. Learn from others' mistakes.

Market Intel9 min

Richmond vs. Hampton Roads: Where Should You Invest?

A side-by-side comparison of two of Virginia's hottest investor markets — pricing, rental yields, appreciation trends, and deal flow.

Market Intel10 min

Investing in Richmond's Emerging Neighborhoods: Where to Look in 2026

The neighborhoods that are just starting to turn — where early investors are finding the best spreads and long-term upside in Richmond.

Market Intel9 min

Richmond Real Estate Market Report — Investor Edition

Key market data for Richmond real estate investors: median prices, days on market, rental rates, and what the numbers mean for your next deal.

Have a Deal You Want to Talk Through?

I review deals every day. If you've got a property you're considering — whether it's your first or your fiftieth — I'm happy to look at the numbers with you.

(804) 208-0465 Email Will