Low risk investments sell at a premium, that's the whole idea of cap rates.

Generally speaking, Boston proper is an appreciation market (low cap rates) unless you have a solid value-add play.

. - low vacancy.  

If you're just starting, focus on free or low-cost resources to build your foundation, and consider mentorship later if you need personalized guidance or want to accelerate your progress.Good luck!

Take a house that sold at a low price twice in the past.  

His credit score is fine but his income is showing too low to get the loan, so I though maybe I could use my HELOC to make the purchase and do a Lease to Own.

Believe it or not there are still a few "old-school" counties but those are few and far between and the volume is low.

It's interesting because of the low start up capital and potential for higher returns.

Low prices enable more people to buy, limiting demand for rental properties so rents decline (in inflation-adjusted dollars).Population Growth: In areas with growing populations, demand outpaces supply, driving up property prices.

I've never really done a deep dive in analyzing the area because it is a retirement community, median income is very low, and there arent a lot of jobs in the area.