I think the biggest hurdle  in transporting the houses are the permits required and that the transportation has to occur during certain hours late evening early morning only.

., military base)e) is there a major airport in the areaf) how do people commute to jobs  - highways (is there access nearby) or public transportation (is there access in a walking distance)g) school ratingsh) crime reportsi) is there a supply versus demand for the type of rental housing I'm looking to buyAnd then you put it all together to see where you fit overall.

The silverline is the only public transport to The Seaport (jobs, jobs, jobs!)

I sold everything and bought a $1,000 beat up car for transportation and used all the money for a down payment to get into my first deal.

If this is a one time shot then fly your friend in but remember housing him costs, transportation daily to work, food costs, airfare etc.

I dont like the following::Busy street, lots of steps, next to commercial or industrial, houses on either side are in very poor condition, very high taxes, certain construction styles and materials, on street parking, being far from transportation or main highways.These ideas above are just a few but the main ones.

The location is on a block with majority single family homes and close to transportation.  

You're also going to need an extremely skilled transporter. 

The only caveat is that if want the installer to pick them up they will charge you $35, otherwise, you need to transport them yourself.  

Since we are buying AFTER the school season has started we know vacancy will be a challenge until next school year and are hoping to get some leasing for spring semester, but have entertained the idea of AirBnB, but the following questions have stopped me from pursuing it:The purchasing/transportation/assembly of furnitureThings will likely get ruined (sheets, dishes, furniture) will my cleaning lady/house mom really be willing to go out and buy these things and replace them?