I found this deal from my friends parents who live directly across the street.

@Paige Corsello...You could call your bank contacts and find out if they are broker friendly.

I make about 70k a year from my salaried job and my friend makes double that.

Is there a friend, family member, or colleague that has real estate investing experience?

Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: Boston is not STR friendly unless you live in the property.

In my case it was someone who knew a friend of mine and that friend vouched for me.In my opinion it is a great way to go if you have it available.

The SPB and TI areas are actually generally not STR friendly and have 30 night minimums for single family residences. 

I heard about bigger pockets from a friend of mine that has successfully built and rented multiple properties in our area. 

Purchase price: $98,500 Cash invested: $15,000 owner financed on duplex, bought from a friend of the family. hopefully many more to comeHey @Jeffrey Eschbach, welcome to the BP Forum!

I'm currently building my team with Tax Advisor/CPA, RE Attorney, REI friendly agent and designer first on the list in that order.