The focus was on Multi-Fam Outlook Nationally and in the Boston Market.

Are they out looking for lawbreakers, or is it just on a reported basis? 

If you're 30 year outlook doesn't include any appreciation, it seems it would likely not be in a high quality area.

@Amit M.I agree with your longer term outlook on where to invest....

It's insanely difficult to find one with the Walgreens buy-out.  Looking

Is there any reason to seek other forms of financing such as hard money or portfolio loans or is it best to go with a conventional mortgage to start out?Looking

What are some of the experienced investors outlook on the business?

If you are in the area, please feel free to reach out, looking forward to making new connections!

Also his email is @gmail and his attorney is @outlook which is also odd to me as it doesn't incorporate their company name.

I recommend two other very important considerations when purchasing your first properties:Macroeconomic Trends: Know what's going on in the economy (and projected outlook in the next couple of years) and how it will affect your RE purchases.Local Knowledge: You should find local brokers who focus on multi-family investment clients.