I had read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and this property fit the bill for something we could live in while going to school.

Does that fit your personal criteria for a return you'd like to get on your investment? 

Originally posted by @Oscar Toledo:I would say only if you plan to use the property for another purpose or if the property is really cheap and fits within the building guidelines. 

Then you can come back to the forums and ask which markets best fit your profile. 

If you have trouble reaching the owner, services like DealMachine or PropStream can help you skip trace and get their contact details.Final Thought:Since this is your second rental, think about how this build will fit into your overall portfolio strategy.

I am excited to join this community, learn from the experts here, and develop an understanding of my options, creative funding sources, and learning more about the Greater Boston market and where I can fit in!

What loan would you think fits best in my situation?

It would help if you provided a little more context as well as where you fit in to this transaction.  

Influencers are notorious for this - everyone is selling some kind of course, RE, fitness, financial management etc. 

Once you understand their pain points, you can tailor your solution to fit their needs, not just sell them on a process.Also, social proof builds trust.