It’s easy to approach networking with a “what’s in it for me” mindset, but I found that the most valuable connections came from a genuine interest in building mutual trust and respect.

Short term is always tough but not impossible at all especially with the high level of education and good hospitals in MA.

i can send you a few i use and trust. send me a message to share

A friend of mine in Austin once negotiated a partial buy back option when the seller realized they might want back in if the market soared.. from what I read in Bloomberg, that approach can work well if both sides trust each other.If the tenants’ rent covers your carrying costs, that’s a nice cushion, but you still need to clarify that buy back clause.

Or like many small in businesses you raise cash from friends family and anyone else that knows loves and trusts you.The other thing I suggest is to make that $27,000 or $37000, or $50000 yourself over the next year. 

While rates may not decrease, the significant double-digit increases should level off.

Make sure to stay on top of things and don't trust too many people (especially the so-called experts). 

Remember most of Pace's minions have limited understanding of this business so you have to take any endorsements with some level of skepticism. 100% true. 

I just put too much trust in them.To date, I have not received an agreement with their signatures (fully executed), although I've asked for it multiple times to date.They sent a PDF agreement for review and gave me a deadline to sign, which I believe was a Saturday.

He may know some GCs so I'll reach out- but meantime if you need an inspector you can trust for before, during or after construction, he's a Godsend.