@Christopher HartnettYou should also be aware of cultural differences. 

With my small business background Its clear that me that there ARE steps for owners, even if they fully intend to use third party property management… to at least set a level of expectation on the tone and company culture of their small businesses.2.)

So regardless of all cultural shifts, its pretty steady at 2/3rds of people own their own homes and 1/3 rent.

His new book is spot on and Joe is incredible and culture setting.

Another Boston area that is very desirable would be Hyde Park and Roslindale where you're in the city but those areas have their own ecosystems and cultures that makes it very unique.

It seems to be able to incorporate lots of different cultures and people but still keep its original charm.

I'd start researching the firms to see which one's mission, standards, services, culture you like best.

We are back at Johnny's Irish Pub! 

We also have a culture built around work and careers here.Biggest tech workforce outside the bay area.We have a large amazon presence already, and the backbone of the entire internet is here in DC with 70% of the entire internets traffic driving through our data centers.We have a great public transportation system.

A little less than two years ago I moved to Portland for the friendly folks and beer culture.