I don't know the Peabody market well (my property management business is focused Boston-Weymouth-Westwood area) so I can't speak to what the after-renovation property finishes should be.

The "best market" is less about the market per se and more about the deal you're able to find in my opinion.

The two are almost entirely different markets in terms of price points, returns, tenant quality, and overall investing strategy.

I would keep it at "reasonable market rent" (whatever that means).

In this area, market values hit around $4.95 million, giving you a solid 131% ROI.

AirDNA – This is my go-to for market research.

While Treasuries are often viewed as "risk-free" investments, certain real estate deals in today’s market offer a compelling alternative—especially when purchased at a deep discount.Take, for example, a 1,000+ unit apartment complex in a suburb near Michigan.

Networking and market research will be key to finding the right deals and scaling your portfolio.

In many markets section 8 is higher than market rate. and investors need that extra return to mitigate the risk of sec 8 tenants generally speaking.

It possible that the market will stay low for a long time.