I just recently had a Permanent Change of Station to Southern MD but have spent 6 of the last 11 years in Jax.

I've done that at my last two duty stations with great results!

They say they have the local diocese backing.Besides this, I have people who worked for government agencies stationed overseas for many many years, and have no local reports.

Out of curiosity did the QT gas station next door play a factor when deciding to purchase this complex? 

Soon to be heading to my next duty station in 10 months.

I have heard of calling police station to ask about the address/ recent crimes and stating you are investor, but this is obviously not the routine when initially checking on many potential out of state investment properties at once. im sure some of you have your 4-5 websites in order that you use to analyze an out of state property. as of now I use google maps and the 360 view to cruz the nearest streets and intersection. then I go to rentometer dot com to look up avg rents. and their claimed accuracy. then I look comps on Zillow for value. even any sites used when checking on rental potential or the growth in the area for solid rental occupancy in the future would be extremely helpful. thx :)other than that im very curious what are routine habits for others!!  

Train station currently being built which will give another alternative for commuting though not as close as freeway access. 

If these were my two options, I would pick the area between Adams Village and Ashmont Station in Dorchester because of the location itself and the proximity to downtown Boston, Quincy, and Milton, and the availability of public transportation is also a plus.Depending on your style and needs, this small area has single family homes, great Victorian style houses, condos, apartments, and two and three family units.  

The police will pay your claim,  just document the cost and damage and go down to the station that arrested the guy.  

Even it leaves some dangling questions about liabilities.One is obvious - go there (or pay someone to) to find out if you're buying a gas station or hide tanning factory.But will the title search and execution search reveal it all?