I've heard a bit about East Boston, but you're right- prices are going through the roof in that neighborhood.

And @Gail Kaitschuck I will be adding some supporting 4x4" posts and sistering the existing roof trusses with 2x6"'s, along with getting the roof done (stripped and re-shingled).  

Some different ways that have worked for me are writing tailored letters to property owners who's property fit what I'm looking for (ie pitched roof, mostly brick, etc), sending emails and calling for rent ads on Craigslist and seeing if they are interested in selling.  

All brick with metal roofs.

@Stephen Kiser I built 10' ceilings and 9' ceilings, wood frame, wood floors 1st floor, carpet 2nd, granite tops, shaker cabinets, hardiboard siding, shingle roof, GE appliances.  

Hello BP family,Just a quick question...When you put a new roof on, can you recoup that cost at the refi?

We may replace the roof if we can keep everything under $35000.

The tradeoff of potential assessments does not out weigh the benefits of not having to directly worry about roofs, foundations and outside items coupled with 20% cash on cash has my attention.

For sale By owner.ARV=210K Comps 1) 189k within 6 months 2x(2/1) 2)203k within 1 year 2x(2/1) 3)239 within 6 months 2x(2/2)Rental income would be about 2600 a month but being conservative I assumed 2400.Expenses 2016 taxes =4583Insurance = 150 a month so 1800 a year for closing.Cap ex= 2400 for one month overturn Repair costs = 15K for new ac and roof.

I’m interested in collecting “ground rent” with little to no tenant complaints ever … no trouble calls about leaky roofs or plugged up toilets or air conditioners that go out on the hottest day of the year.If the only real value here is that of the rental cash flow, what’s this thing worth?