There's so many options but they all do the same thing (more or less).

RI or NH seem like solid options these days as a Boston alternative.

If everything checks out, they could be a solid option for your first investment deal.

That said, if you have the option to invest in a better cash-flowing deal elsewhere, it's worth running the numbers to compare returns.

We do like the UPREIT option as it provides another exit mechanism for selling the DST. 

One of its standout features is the ability to directly link your Airbnb account, as well as the bank accounts you use to receive rental income and pay expenses.Another feature I really appreciate is Baselane’s built-in banking option.

I promise you will have options once you finish renovating.If you purchased correctly (location & purchase price), you will have enough equity so that you can either sell it for tax free capital gains, cash out refinance (if mortgage rates are lower), or pull a HELOC to acquire your next property!

Be sure to explore all around the forums as well as many of the FREE tools that Bigger Pockets provides.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to hop on a call to discuss loan options that are out there, even if not offered by my resources. 

Your credit score will be worth improving to acquire better financing options.

There aren't many "short-term, get rich quick" type investment options in SoCal today.