In addition, look in Attleboro.Acquisition prices are lower, and so are the rents - but I frequently see MFRs that meet the 1% and even 2% rule.Check the crime heat maps on Trulia to get a feel for the neighborhoods.BTW, New Bedford has done a really nice job cleaning up the waterfront. 

But look into the new qualified opportunity zones. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/opportunity-zones-frequently-asked-questions

This is also a topic of frequent discussion, I suggest you search the forum for related keywords and results will keep you busy reading for hours...As you read you will see who the real players are, do little due diligence, review their references and then contact 2 or 3 to speak directly, then make your choice.

Police Officer, and 22,000 disability claims completed while working for the Veterans Affairs for long time. as a realistate investor, I am a frequent flyer at Home Depot.

I would say to listen to him on YouTube, and do it frequently (daily).

--@Joe Papp - tenant now reveals the issue has been going on for 3-4 months. the tenant had subtenants (roommates) in the past that we knew about, but to our knowledge those subtenants moved out months ago with no issues. we have several properties where tenants have frequent overnight guests - and we had made the assumption that this person (the roommate who was locked out) was simply a frequent guest, not an actual subtenant....if that makes any sense. 

It may be fine initially but the problem may come up in the future more frequently and hinder living situation for the landlord and other tenants living in the same house.

New RE investors frequently try to save a couple hundred bucks by 'doing it themselves', and it ends up costing them thousands in taxes that could have been avoided.Best of Luck with Your Real Estate Investments!

@Claudia Everett, foreclosures happen in all markets and in all neighborhoods (however some more frequently than others).

I've raised the rent about $150/mos above market rate in light of his making a big premium and the fear he may request more frequent repairs.