Hi Moustafa, congratulations to you and your wife on your marriage and for thinking ahead about financial independence!

Hello Frank, I think house hacking a small multifamily property that you buy with a low downpayment is one o the best and lowest risk strategies that you can get started with.

There is a property that hit the market today that I can think of that meets all of your criteria, 6 beds, 4 baths, garage for each unit, side by side, yard, B class area, close to highways, and it's 15 minutes from Boston Heights, but alas, the listing price is well above your budget. 

If you think you might go after them in the future send the pictures to a handyman and ask for a quote to fix all problems.

(Property Meld for one)--- Owners often think a PMC can just enter a tenant's home to make repairs, but don't really understand the potential legal issues of entering when a tenant is not home.--- Owners don't understand the percentage of maintenance appointments tenants miss!

@Kiran Asknani what part of MA are you thinking?

I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project?

I think that’s what you meant to type.

I'll let others chime in on their experiences, but from a motivational perspective, I think attending live events and getting the "conference high" is something that only happens through in-person connections and being in the same room with investors who are eagerly pursuing their real estate/financial goals. 

Think I better clarify - this isn't an altruistic attempt to help VRBO 😄, but rather a hope that it might result in a higher overall booking rate if both platforms perform at a high level