im an investor in ma...i currently have 14 units (on Monday it will be 17) lynn ma, a low income city north of boston...you are right there are great cash flowing properties out there right now in low income areas...there is also a ton of competition for those properties...i would not be afraid of investing just bc we live in a liberal state, dont let that stop you from being successful in this real estate market, it just might be the best chance of our lives...just take extra precautions to make sure your units are well kept, well lit, clean and safe, make sure you respond to the little things when tenants call w/ complaints...i have had a few evictions and they took a few months, most of the time these tenants never show for court...i try and show my face around my units at least a few times a week, and drive by almost daily...just dont be a slumlord and have pride in your properties even if your tenants dont...good luck

Your putting lots of money into a property with a fuse that is not just lit... but ready to blow.

Hey Chris, this sounds like a great idea to keep the fire lit for everyone.

I have to make sure we add lighting to that area so its appropriately lit, since adding new windows might be cost prohibitive for the budget.

Many people underlight a kitchen when it should be very well lit.

The seminar re-lit the fire within me and discovered Bigger Pockets while seeking an alternative source of knowledge and encouragement.After jumping on one Brandon's seminars I was convinced this was the community for us.

The rug is dirty and the hallways are very dimly lit.

If an investor says they can't find deals in CA... they are either lazy or dim.

For a cheapskate version.....I did a short blog post today on some "Classics of Landlord Lit" and I suspect you could get all 4 books mentioned for easily less than 50 bucks used, new maybe $100.

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