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Local SEOJuly 15, 2026· 6 min read

How We Ranked O'Neill Home Buyers #1 in Virginia Beach with Local Map Rank Tracker

When a homeowner needs to sell their house fast in Virginia Beach, they Google it — and whoever tops the Google Maps 3-pack gets the call. Here's how we used Local Map Rank Tracker to put O'Neill Home Buyers at #1.

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StrategyJune 25, 2026· 6 min read

The 70% Rule Is Quietly Costing You Deals

The 70% rule fits on a napkin — and that's the problem. It overpays on your cheap houses and prices you out of your expensive ones. Here's the dollar-based formula to use instead.

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StrategyJune 24, 2026· 7 min read

Your ARV Is Probably Wrong — Here's How to Pull Comps That Actually Hold Up

Every flip lives or dies on the ARV — and most investors source that number from a Zestimate or a gut feeling. Here's the appraiser-grade discipline behind a comp set that holds up.

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InvestingJune 12, 2026· 5 min read

How to Find Profitable Fix and Flip Deals in Hampton Roads in 2026

Finding profitable flips has never been more competitive. The investors winning today aren't the ones with the biggest budgets — they're the ones who can evaluate opportunities the fastest.

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InvestingJune 5, 2026· 4 min read

Why MAO Matters More Than List Price

Most investors anchor on list price — the wrong number. Here's why your Maximum Allowable Offer is the only figure that matters when evaluating a deal.

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Market InsightJune 3, 2026· 5 min read

The Best Flip Markets in Hampton Roads Right Now

Not all zip codes are created equal. Here's a data-driven breakdown of where Hampton Roads investors are finding the best flip margins in 2026.

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StrategyMay 28, 2026· 6 min read

BRRRR in Hampton Roads: Does It Still Work in 2026?

Rates are high, rents are steady, and competition is lower than peak. Here's an honest look at whether the BRRRR strategy still pencils in Hampton Roads.

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