But as I began growing interested in real estate as a form of passive income I was advised that credit is akin to a résumé for financial institutions.

Chris Dodd and Barney Frank - retired senators from CT and MA I think who sponsored a bill after the financial crash in 2008 which implements a number of regulations that impact lenders.  

That's the case in MA but maybe in your state or other states eviction notices become public record.

I am a recent graduate from SAIT Polytechnic: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and currently working at Telus as a full time Switching Technician.

I have several projects going on in Massachusetts and want to be able to design my own floor plans and 3D rendered walk-through. 

My sister in law keeps telling me we (my business) need to purchase a place specifically in West Yarmouth, MA because, "we will make lots of money."  

@Chan K.landlords in Massachusetts are not required to provide off-street parking nor are you required to police the parking area you do provide.

Is it different if the mortgage comes from a big name bank versus a more local institution ?

Enforcing it with this particular institution from other lessors has often not happened. 

Hello all,I recently moved from Northborough to the Georgetown / Groveland area.It is an exciting move for me, because I think that the North Shore market is quite a bit hotter (and less risky) than "The Boroughs". I ...