You need to hit a home run, and preferably with a moderate level property.

Also, these neighborhoods are mostly zoned for RT-4 and have moderate to low taxes which is exactly what I'm looking for. 

It is not my choice city to flip in, however, I would trend toward the lower end of the renovation estimate with moderate enhancements.

It may mean not eating out avoiding alcohol Netflix or shopping etc .

We pay $520/mo but pregnancy or rehab (drug, alcohol) aren't covered and we have a $6k annual deductible.    

I have historically tried to keep rent raises moderate and not try to come to Market in one raise and rather use a multiple year raise approach.   

It's difficult to research because so many articles are written on similar topics.Backstory: Tenant's ESA dog cause moderate damage to a rented basment apartment in an attempt to escape.

But a concrete block construction rental property shouldn’t cost more than $80/ft to build with some moderately nice and modern finishes.

Both houses have tenants already, and are in similar state of repair with recent floor replacements and in moderately good condition.  

I am seeking the expert advice, insights and recommendations of BP as I move to the next step of building my real estate portfolio in Massachusetts.My background: I'm an owner occupier of a duplex which underwent moderate rehabbing of both units after we purchased it.