My advice would be to pay no one and read read read read through these forums and ask questions and post and then read some more and ask more questions.There is tremendous value here that is free and this is coming from an investor that has multiple units and manages it all myself.

I am in a similar situation so I know how you must feel.One book that's been tremendously helpful for me to start things off and understand what I was getting into is "Long-distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene, which I'm sure you've heard of/read by now.Let me know if you'd like to connect and discuss progress.

The fourplex will help you generate tremendous wealth.

Even having a couple backup plans would help tremendously & increase your ability to make the best offer for you. 

We decided to stop due to follow-up questions from prospective clients which required sales experience to answer effectively.We use a service called Scaling with Systems that has helped us tremendously. 

Our season typically starts in late February, gathers tremendous strength through the spring and into early summer. 

While my husband and I both have decent middle class incomes, with 2 kids and a house, there isn't a tremendous amount left to save, and it feels like a big mountain to climb.

Learning about the financing has given me a tremendous amount of knowledge on the market, down/fees, and how rates work with investors vs O/O.

I'm glad you've experienced the tremendous growth of the Boston area and ready for the next purchase.

Wow, all of you men and women are a TREMENDOUS help!