I'd also like to mention that I am in Western Massachusetts and looking to get into the Springfield market if anyone is local and wants to reach out.

Are there any members in the Worcester/Western Ma area that have completed a successful 1031 exchange? 

Canandaigua as well as other portions of the Western NY area, are great for investments, as long as you take the tax liability into the equation, as well as new state laws that took effect last year, that need to be accounted for, so you go into any transaction eyes wide open, and all (realistic) numbers in the equation.

These properties are purchased for cash flow, not for equity gain (areas like Chester, PA - outside of Philly, or parts of Western PA - south of Pittsburgh, and others)(spoke with an investor recently that buys in New Castle, PA., northwest of Pittsburgh.

Hi everyone my name is Yuriy Panchelyuga.I’m looking to start a new portfolio in western massWhat I can bring to to the table is partnership with finances and I have friends who can invest too.

Broadly, I’d say it ranges from 35-50% for properties in the western United States. 35% being a 2000 or newer, garden-style property with rent greater than $1,300/~$1.25sqft. 50% being older properties with small units and rents less than $1,000/~$1.25sqft.

Wouldn't Buffalo and Rochester be considered Western NY and not Upstate NY? 

Purchase price and rental income typically decrease as you move west (Millsboro, Georgetown are somewhat central with Laurel and Seaford being the western side of the county). 

We cover portions of western MA, mostly Springfield / Westfield.

I started my real estate career by joining New Western Acquisitions and the training has been phenomenal.