Live in MA, already investing in MA, considering RI?

[Steve Porcello]

Hello everyone,

My name is Steve. Me and a partner have experience with SFH, condos, apartments, and small storefronts geographically between Boston and Cape Cod. We primarily buy, rehab (if necessary, usually less than $100k,) and rent.

We are trying to grow, and have had a particular interest in duplexes,triplexes,fourplexes, or even 5+ (very hard to find 5+ in my area). It can be quite difficult to find deals in this area, especially with the real estate boom taking place in Boston and branching out into surrounding communities.

Should I consider looking into RI? Is the process any easier/more difficult than MA? If yes, then in what way? If anyone on BP has experience with living in MA and buying multi-families in RI I am open to hearing any stories, good or bad. I don't know much about the market in RI, and I would like to hear about what is going on there. Any predictions for 2017? Thanks guys.

-Steve