I am not sure if its just the city or the state but there is a mass exidous to other states.

I currently have a duplex rented out in CT FHA, and closed on a commercial property in Mass paid for cash.

I’m mass calling on a list of high equity/absantee owners in my target area.

It seems to be a pretty regional issue, and I've noticed those in NJ are very adamant about removal...not sure about Mass specifically. 

It takes less labor total, more efficient labor, and in better working conditions.It can also move most mass-production efficiencies and cost reductions to the factory rather than the main builder. 

Ultimately we in the real estate market are benefited by people not losing their homes in mass quantities.

Now this may seem common sense but I assure it is a common ailment of mass delusion as many are seeking the price of the negative load with all the attributes of the positive load, or what we call fantasy land. 

I haven't found a way to contact leads en masse other than hitting each individual listing through AirBnB for instance - but I guess that's what VA(s) exist for lol. 

I see posts in the mass media and reality shows with owners pounding their chest about 5-10% cap rates or gross incomes ignorant of $100k downpayments + $100k renovations/furnishings.

Is western Mass a good area to fix and flip?