Im just used to the area, however I was heavily considering Virginia because of how cheap it was to live on the coastline  (comparative to MA) I could buy significantly more there, however I would have to start over with looking for a new job and all that headache over again. 

@Jerome Morelos Definitely look into your state laws...I know here in MA I am not allowed to charge tenants for water UNLESS it is sub-metered correctly.I am also required to provide heating no matter what during "heating season" even though the heaters are also separate for each unit.I would also suggest taking a look at other listings in your area to see what common practice is.Best of luck!

@James MaI believe the figure comes from $100,000 * 10% / 12 months. 

Look for some recommendations of small  banks in the North Shore area, around Danvers MA. I

Hello All,Ron here from a little north of Boston, MA.  I

I have a primary residence in Lowell, MA. I

There are also good highway, bus and commuter rail services into Boston.I've done one flip in Rockland and currently have another under contract in Halifax.Given the landlord/tenant laws in MA, I will continue to confine my investing to fix & flip, rather than buy & hold.

I have been the sidelines but would live to purchase sometime in those same areas as a rental although living in MA, I could certainly be convinced to use it myself a cpl weeks a year! 

Probably sippin Mai Tai’s on vacation while their lawyer’s assistant’s intern is wasting your time in court.

I’ve checked some metropoles along East Coast- I get or bigger property taxes (MA is 1,4) or equally hot prices.