Quote from @Jacob Sherman: Quote from @Kiran Asknani: Hi  All I am new to STR game and am planning to start with investing in Boston area or nearby suburbs as I have spent last 10 years in Boston.

That will depend on the taxpayer's personal situation.

As noted above, having an agent that is familiar with investing can help in how the investing market looks versus how buying a personal property looks.

I got a deal on labor as I know the contractor personally and helped out a bit with the project.

I’m just getting started in real estate investing and am looking to acquire my first investment property.I’d love to connect with like-minded investors, lenders, and mentors who can share insights or personal journey.

Asking your agent (or other on-the-ground person) to look at the property and take pictures in your place? 

I'd start small and just try to learn the game of flipping. 

I am new to the game with 1 property leased to section 8 under my belt and was about to buy another.

Other companies have come in person to do it.Every year, I get new 4-point inspections on ALL of my properties and send to my agent to re-shop my insurance rates. 

I'm willing to help this person in any way I can.