@Nicholas L. yes, this harvard data is a great help, exactly what I'm after. and interesting article, Amherst must have had an insanely profitable 2020-2021.

There is almost zero correlation between public opinion and legislation (a well known Harvard study).

I'd recommend adding "Harvard" so you'll be notified when people talk about your local area.Welcome John!

There is only one person on BP that I know who has actually dealt extensively with this exact issue and has even adjudicated it as a Harvard educated lawyer, his name is @Jonathan Twombly I urge you to read his expert answers on this exact subject: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/140550-best-way-to-protect-myself http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/140457-forming-your-llc I will summarize a few of his basic points against the unhelpful and inaccurate advice so far offered on this thread although I urge you to read his very intelligent responses yourself. 1.  

My husband got into Harvard Medical for residency.

Hi BP!  I've been lurking for awhile and tuned in to many of the BP Podcasts.  I'm finally dedicating time to moving my RE Investing future forward!  I'm currently a stay-at-home dad (3 small kids) with a background i...

started buying apartment buildings as a student at Harvard.  

I'm just starting out and am analyzing a property that is a 2 unit place in Harvard, Massachusetts.  

Also, you don't have to have a Harvard education to be successful in real estate, which is nice.

Great (but very expensive) location close to MIT/Harvard.