Thoughts on the Framingham, Massachusetts market

[Zachary Hadjah]

I've been looking into real estate for quite some time now. Now that I've graduated and am on the job hunt for software development jobs, I'm looking to get out of student loan debt and get into the RE market at least somewhere around my hometown of Framingham, MA. I've lived here all my life but since there are tons of experts here, you guys may have some insight into things that I don't. With that being said, Just wanted to inquire about some of the basics trends of the Framingham market, criteria folks look for, articles, blogs, REI groups dedicated to the Metrowest area, etc. Would you consider lease options for single-family houses? I've been looking into lease option rent to own deals and they seem like the way I would love to go in order to keep a good cash flow throughout the time in which I would hold a property. Would love to connect with investors, realtors, and anyone else experienced in this area.

Thanks!