I think these neighborhoods have the potential to be high demand destination rentals due to parks, the lake, nightlife, easy transportation, etc. 

You put yourself in the position to surround yourself with like-minded individuals. ..what we all need to do to take the next step.Im just an owner/operator of a family deli& catering business that Ive operated for the past 30 years, I currently have 7 doors in the Boston & Wells ,Me area and I love to underwrite properties every night when I get home...striving to make the next move...this of course is my source of income being self-employed & chose this type of investment as cash flow.I'm in the Boston area, if I could be of any help at all...please reach out to me....Id love to be a resource if Im of any value.Be well & CONGRATULATIONS  ! 

As someone from Newburyport, I see similar trends in greater Boston and agree that strategic investment is key (espeically with tightening restrictions).

Improving public transportation and ensuring it remains accessible and fare-free is a positive step, but it's not enough if residents still need to commute long distances for work or basic amenities.Investing in local infrastructure, encouraging businesses to set up in Worcester, and providing incentives to attract and retain jobs within the city are essential steps.

I own a brokerage in Boston and have lived in St Pete, FL the last 8 years.  

We are local to the Boston area, I would be happy to have a conversation with you about our offerings!  

If one want's a safer place to play in that arena I'd suggest to follow the Oracle of Omaha and look into the transportation leg of O&G, more volume = more transport = more revenue = more profits.  100% correct, but wasn't expecting someone on an REI forum to come at energy like this.

Would love to hear how you made the jump from a LTR to either a STR or MTR, and if there's anyone in the Boston area doing this?

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