Taking the subway is an hour.

You learn what you can as quickly as possible, and start implementing.

We called the number and were able to view the property within a few hours.

Upward Angle with Golden Hour SunWhy it works: Adds drama and makes your property shine.How to nail it: Capture the light hitting your property’s standout features.Example: This listing4.

I got my first FHA  3.5% down  4-unit building in Tilton, NH (An hour and a half north of Boston).

I'm analyzing a mountain/lake town about 4-6 hours out from 3-4 fast growing cities.

The previous owner started to repair it.Looks a little rough, but we’ll get her all fixed up.

Line Item Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $500 Business Hour Service Calls $80/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $110/hour + Materials Cost + Tax HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee

If you're going to start in a market you're eventually going to live in, I think that's a stronger case for that market."

If you can buy with 20 percent an hour away, as you said, that seems like the best option if the finances and numbers work for you.