I'd imagine that it is quite location specific as well, so I'd suggest poking around a bit on HipCamp as if you were a camper, and see what's around you. 

Maybe it might be different in your market, but at least here in CA, no real estate agent is going to refer  a client slow poke big bank unless it’s specialized bank offering a specific program that caters to the needs to the borrower.  

Do you have a specific market in mind for your first property?

I always make sure that the draws are commensurate with the amount of work (and specifically the trade) performed to date.

Insurance is done with a carrier that allows for undergrads (usually Foremost).Re: legality, this is specific to the town.

Newbie here- I haven't identified any specific assets yet but I'm looking at 4plex or smaller.

BP also provides state-specific leases to pro members.

Your worst-case scenario (not specific to MA) would be having to sue to get them out as a holdover, but this is really reserved for worst-choice scenarios when owners choose the first renter or don't do any due diligence.

I sent an email and he acknowledged that the listing has been removed from MLS and that the listing agreement has been terminated…Looking at the listing agreement contract, it states that the “contractual obligation shall remain in full effect unless terminated by mutual written consent by all parties”.Is there a specific form that needs to be filled out or is the email acknowledgment enough?

For month to month we require a 45 days notice to vacateWe are often contact by perspective tenants looking for specific time frame several months in advance but we typically do not know if the current occupant will be vacating or renewing.