Ayer, Billerica, Hudson, Maynard - those are going to be your best bet for cash flow in Middlesex County.

With training, it's great.Time spent varies from Client to Client, but I'd bet they probably spend ~30min answering our questions and clarifying transactions to close out the year.

Closing Costs – Remember to factor in refi fees and how long you plan to hold the property to determine if refinancing will save you money overall.Since you mentioned owning the property for only a year, your equity might still be limited, impacting your options or leading to higher costs.

Wishing - betting death on your tenants?

I'm willing to bet you may have to pay some of their demand to ensure this doesn't happen.3.

And if they're valuing furnishings realize if the house is only marketed to a STR; then it limits the pool of buyers.

The properties are limited to certain areas of the cities.  

My belief is that if you can find a good enough deal, you can make it work - even with limited track record.

It’s also helpful to know that a T-12 is essentially an income statement or P&L, which gives me a clearer sense of how to approach it.Your feedback on Yardi is interesting too—it’s good to hear that while it has its limitations, with some effort, you’ve been able to tailor the reports to suit your needs.

Given your residency limits, the high prices in NYC and surrounding areas are a challenge, but there are still options in neighborhoods further out within your allowed range, like parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.