Trulia Voices Real Estate Q&A in Woodbridge

Ayana Moore
Ayana Moore
Home Buyer
Waldorf

Hi all! Looking to invest in Prince WIlliam Cty in terms of buying a rental to hold for a while. I live in

Southern MD so I am not really familiar with the best areas to buy in. I am open to any advice about what areas are more marketable than others. Any suggestions??

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Peggy James
Peggy James
Real Estate Pro
Woodbridge
Fri Jul 18 2008, 05:29

Good Morning,

The Woodbridge Area of Prince William County has some amazing Investor Opportunities right now. That area has been hard hit by the Mortgage Meltdown. It's located between Ft. Belvior and Quantico and directly off I-95, and a stones throw from the new Wegmans and also located next to the VRE Line To DC.

For example I have been assisting an investor for the past week, looking at townhomes and single family homes priced under $225,000. I showed him he doesn't have to go that high. If you are thinking like an investor and looking at the big picture you want a home that's in fairly good condition or just needs a quick face lift, and one that would rent for a positive cash flow. Right?

Check out my blog story (below) I wrote a post on this exact subject.

Let me know if you need help.

Have a great day.

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trying to sell
trying to sell
Buyer & Seller
22554
Tue Jul 15 2008, 06:26

Hi Ayana,
I am not a realtor but have a thought to pass on.....Have you considered Stafford County (just south of P.W. County). We are currently selling a house in a newer subdivision of 4/5 bdrm homes about 5 minutes from 95. There are several rentals in our subdivision which have been primarily rented to military families for 1-3 years with the rents ranging in the $2300-$2500 per month. If you would like more info about the area I would be happy to pass on anything I know. Good Luck........

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Cindy Jones
Cindy Jones
Real Estate Pro

Tue Jul 15 2008, 04:30

PW County is a great place for investment. I have sold a number of properties throughout the county this year and each area has pluses and minuses depending on what a buyer is looking for. What you look for in a rental property is different than what you might need in a home to live it. If you aren't working with a buyers agent familiar with the area then you should interview agents who live in work in the area to assist you with your very important financial investment.

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Vicky Chrisner
Vicky Chrisner
Real Estate Pro
Fairfax
Mon Jul 14 2008, 20:34

Ayana - I might be able to help you. I have many questions for you - why Prince William County? how long do you plan to own? what financing did you have in mind? how will you manage it? Based on analytical data, we can share with you where some of the stronger rental markets appear to be, what the rent to purchase values are expected to be, and that sort of thing. Feel free to contact me directly for more information.

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Mon Jul 14 2008, 18:36
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