I am in New Hampshire for reference in case there are regional differences in appraisal fees.

Rentals so far are SFR or small residential multi family. 2) Flips have been in MA but have also looked in Southern NH.

I personally prefer NH because of the landlord laws, but if you manage property as a job, you already know exactly what you're getting into.

Basically all you need is the charitable or public good mission and show that the business is conducted in that vien.

Our speaker will be Meghan Grugnale, a real estate attorney licensed in MA and NH, and some other states as well.

Here are some links for due diligence in Massachusetts and New Hampshire - (Moderator, no affiliation)City-data.com (demographics, building, crime, pollution, commerce)Neighborhoodscout.com (schools, crime, propery appreciation – paid site)Psk12.com (schools)GIS data – more than geological, cultural & socialhttp://www.mass.gov/mgis/massgis.htmhttp://www.granit.unh.edu/

I've done several of them in both MA and NH.

In Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH, 1) Sales are slow but happening2) Prices are down but seem to have bottomedI continue to believe in "Following the jobs" - which are in a similar state here.

Hello...a bit north of you up in NH...up in the White Mtns.

You have more control and access, and it gives you the opportunity to see all of the potential and actual issues from the inside-out.I'm glad you're excited to be here and I hope you retain your excitement and stick around for a while.BTW - Where in NH are you living?