And that's before factoring in competition from seasoned investors who often have the cash reserves to avoid these costs entirely—allowing them to outbid you and still make a solid profit.If you don’t have significant cash reserves or can’t find a true off-market diamond in the rough, I wouldn’t recommend flipping as your first real estate strategy in Boston.

I've researched some of the property managers in the area but can't seem to find much information on them.

Proximity is power, and finding the right group to surround yourself with is key!

Melisa Justice, and she helped me navigate the entire Journey, it was a process not too long, it took about a month, and the process would have been definitely very hard being that I was on a different state by Melissa made it a lot smother, she was very responsive to all my questions (and I had a lot of questions), she helped me find a lender that would fit better for my financial situation, once I was pre-approved she connected me with the right property inspectors, and all through out the process she kept in touch pointing me the right direction all the way until closing day, all this to say I Definitely recommend her for any body the is finally ready to take the plunge and get started with their real estate carrier, I definitely will get in touch with her when I'm ready to buy my next property!

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

I would suggest finding those who are doing direct mail to note owners and get assets they can't afford.

So, that would allow you to buy 200-250k. of course, it is hard to find cash flowing properties with 15% down, but most assume you have to put down at least 20% which is not the case.  

I’m currently diving into the real estate world, focusing on finding off market deals and distressed properties as a bird dog.

If you find your comps are 10 miles away in a different town, you've probably gone too far.To do automated comps is easy. 

Then I find out a week ago they sold the property at a loss, ALL my capital is gone, and Ken McElroy goes on his merry way making youtube videos about how much money he is making.