State report

Real Estate Investing in Virginia

2 Virginia metros covered, ranked by the MDR investor score. Average gross rent yield: 5.51%. Average YoY: +2.4%.

Tenancy
moderately landlord-friendly
Foreclosure
non-judicial, ~60 days
Assignment
permitted
Income tax
state income tax up to 5.75%
All markets

Virginia ranked by MDR investor score.

# Market Median YoY Yield Score
01 Virginia Beach $427k +3.1% 5.65% 50
02 Richmond $374k +1.6% 5.38% 49
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FAQ

Investing in Virginia.

Is Virginia a good state for real estate investing in 2026?

Across the 2 Virginia markets we cover, average gross rent yield is 5.51% and average YoY appreciation is +2.4%. Moderately landlord-friendly tenancy posture, foreclosure timeline ~60 days, state income tax up to 5.75%. Virginia Beach is our top-scoring Virginia market at 50/100.

What are Virginia's landlord-tenant laws like?

Virginia is moderately landlord-friendly. The foreclosure process is non-judicial, ~60 days. state income tax up to 5.75%.

Is wholesaling legal in Virginia?

Wholesale assignment is permitted in Virginia. Always confirm current disclosure and licensing requirements with a local attorney before structuring deals.

What is the best city to invest in in Virginia?

Based on our composite investor score, Virginia Beach scores highest among Virginia markets at 50/100. Median home value $427,121 with 5.65% gross rent yield.

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