@Nick Earls My rental portfolio is located in both Gardner and Leominster (currently own 33 units but manage over 100 units), due to the higher cash flow in Gardner and the appreciation that Leominster offers. While my fix and flip business is based out of my Beverly, MA office, I do have an office in downtown Leominster that houses my property management business, maintenance division and Central MA real estate team. We have been renting out our units in Gardner in less than a month if the units are renovated, or over a month if not renovated. We have a list of qualified tenants but not enough renovated units in this market. Construction costs are high so it is imperative to make the correct improvements to get top rent while not breaking the bank. The Leominster rental market is definitely stronger than Gardner with higher rents, but the price per unit is relatively more expensive. Although I am a licensed real estate agent, most of my rentals have been purchased off market via wholesalers.
Happy to discuss your questions offline as there are too many details to cover in one post.