If your goal is to offset your mortgage with a house hack then Lowell would be a good bet, but if you're looking for a longer term appreciation play then the areas closer to the city would be better, although the offset from cashflow may be lower than what you're looking for.A good step for you would be to dig into specific areas more as @Lien Vuong noted above.

Furthermore, whole note investments benefit from an additional 0.5% annualized yield and are entitled to a share of any extension fees charged to the borrower."  

I am betting for the appreciation of the house in the next years because I don't think I can cash flow in the first years.  

It seemed like a safe bet.

Best bet is likely (not absolute - everyone's situation is different) is to look at a national lender or broker that has options in lots of states - its a great development versus 20 odd years ago, with technology, internet, places like this - can have access to many more options than before (local broker or lender thats it)

The property management company I use charges you for pictures.

If I do not hear from you, the inspection will take place November 15, 2024, between 8-11am.The LandlordIf she refuses entry, then you send another notice charging her for the costs incurred.

It's been a while, but I had a few guests contest charges and I won every time.

Your best bet is probably to get your real estate license and start actively being a real estate professional or buy a STR in your market that you can physically be at on a regular basis. 

The departing tenant says she will continue paying rent, but I wouldn't bet on it.