Not too shabby for land appreciation.That said, I’d keep an eye on the Elon Effect down southeast.

Market Conditions Keep a close eye on the market, both locally and in terms of refinancing opportunities.

I'm just suggesting you be well informed:I loved reading Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Poor Dad"... it was extremely informative and eye opening... albeit told in a bit of a crazy way.  

I have eyes on a property that I could get at about 120-130k after speaking with agent.

Also, as others have noted the way you appear in a lenders eyes will change as soon as that $500k salary goes away.

Quote from @Chris Olandese: Hi everyone, I’m the latest starry-eyed rental owner in SE Wisconsin, nice to be here!

I've mainly had my eyes on the Northshore area as well Revere, Malden, Saugus, etc. 

For a bird's eye view of end-of-year tax planning, read this old post:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1007488-debun...

You may hear different from some here, but my advice is NEVER purchase something you don't lay eyes on. 

To learn more about which one may be best for you, feel free to send me a private message.Old Town North: An Unused Eye Soar Transforming into a 2.5 Million Square Foot Community CenterThe GenOn coal power plant, which opened in 1949 and was shut down in 2012 due to concerns by residents about local pollution, has occupied an unused 20-acre lot in Old Town North for the last 12 years.