I would recommend joining local facebook groups of hosts (if they exist) for markets you are trying to get in to. 

Small towns also don't appreciate much unless it's in the path of progress or a development is coming to town nearby. 

It's not required in any way. 

Boston already has a plethora of multifamily housing, which largely doesnt exist in the entire mid-atlantic or southeastern parts of the country.

Just want to jump in here to reiterate what @Michael Smythe posted previously.

Can you you plant tall arborvitae in a double/staggered rows to filter the noise?

It’s easy to get lost in the sea of YouTube videos and conflicting advice.

Also, I’m in Texas. 

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

You'll want to focus on securing a favorable financing deal at the refinance stage—ideally, you want to pull out as much of your initial investment as possible while keeping monthly payments manageable.A big consideration is understanding your after-repair value (ARV) and ensuring the rehab costs add value in proportion to that.