However, I cannot speak to apartments, as this depends on the individual complex.Additionally, we are finding a small number of properties for sale where the seller is willing to contribute to the buyer's closing costs.

we are currently located in central mass, but looking to expand into western mass. 

We are considering moving into our 1031 property and making it our primary residence. 

This is unchartered territory for us--we are fortunate to have had only responsible and trustworthy agents in our past. 

We are currently thinking about and researching student housing opportunities.

We are putting a project on the market. 

We are almost finished with a home in Colonial Beach, VA. 

I often have heard excuses of "oh it's easy for them/you because you have...." when truth is it's these disciplines that got us to where we are, not the other way around.     

However, if you analyze what we have vs. what other states have there are numerous reasons why we are a great state to invest in.I hope all of that makes sense but feel free to ask anything additional. 

If you are willing to wait we are most likely going to see 100 basis point cut over the next year and a reduction in the spreads that lenders are working off of.