Good transportation options and lovely buildings in many parts of the city.

We thought it is just better to buy something and put that rent to work on building equity on a home.We are open to other areas within 1.5hr away from Cambridge and Hanscom AFB via public transportation.

The following characteristics are required to meet Freddie Mac’s criteria for a student housing loan: Supporting college/university has 8,000 or more students; student housing properties located within close proximity (1) to multiple schools that have a combined student body of 8,000 students or more will be considered; Purpose-built student housing properties; must have a minimum of one bathroom for every two bedrooms, and each apartment must have a separate full kitchen; Stabilized garden, mid-rise and high-rise apartment properties that are greater than 50% occupied by student tenants; andProperty is located less than two (2) miles from college/university or on a public transportation route. (1) IRV will pipe in here to grammatically correct Freddie Mac.

With California’s new laws going into effect with ADU’s, there is a stipulation with not needing to add additional off street parking if you’re within 1/2 mile from public transportation.

Maybe towns with best school districts, towns with good public transportation etc

The original contract date was not upheld due to his poor estimating skills and transportation issues. 

While I wait on John to clear up his thoughts on mindsets...BP moderators, the following pie chart was released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in 2009.

With respect to future potential cashflow, good commute to NYC via public transportation, AND good schools - You'll find what you're looking for in NY, NJ, CT, or PA.Best of luck to you on your journey!

I am guessing housing, transportation, and food are your top 3.

She has 2 cars, so, she can't claim that she doesn't have transportation to the bank.