Lastly and most importantly, logistically it is located between 5 major metropolitian areas including Nashua, Lowell, Providence, Hartford, and Boston.

Rather than thinking in terms of geographical distance, it might be helpful to think in terms of financial or logistical distance.

When you have almost 50% of your SFRs  are rentals compared to the west coast were that number is 6 to 10%... and most renters are in apartments.. .. its far more complex for the PM's in those markets to keep units rented.. just the logistics.. compared to apartment owners.. that is one aspect of the cash flow game that us on the west coast just don't really have a comprehension of.. its one thing to have 100 units in a square block IE apartments but out in the burbs 100 houses may be in a 10 square mile area and its just much harder to cordiante.. along with each house is on an island isolated as it were and subject to break in's ext....

I definitely don’t feel comfortable going through with this type of a deal without understanding the logistics, risks, and benefits (some of which I know). 

Curious if those using other retailers for new / scratch&dent are getting better packages for very little extra logistical hassle 

“Be greedy when people are fearful, be fearful when people are greedy” - Buffet ruleNow with that said, does present logistical issues you mentioned.I would suggest starting with real estate brokers in that area, and ask them to make introductions.

I do have one clarifying question and apologies if you did address it in your initial post - what were/are the logistics of you paying back all of your lenders?

Logistically it's a little difficult since I am the one responsible for taking the kids to school, etc.

I really like syndications especially for out of state investors, just the logistics, hassles and risks are minimized investing w/experts that may be in better markets than you (pop/job growth; diversified industries), cash flow, relative value, etc.

A higher revenue method, but a logistical nightmare, with very very seasonal leasing periods.