Buying investment properties is one thing. Buying a place you want to spend the rest of your life in is something totally different. A good realtor that knows the area is invaluable in that instance. I am so grateful for ours. To the OP, if you are looking to move to western or central WV I will be glad to hook you up with our realtor. Despite the prevailing stories about WV there are some really nice places here. The countryside is beautiful and the people are the friendliest people you will ever meet.