@Brittany MyrickIf I were getting started in real estate investing in New England, I’d focus on researching local market trends, especially job growth, rental demand, and the broader economic outlook.

Im the dreamer (although well researched dreamer) and my husband is the risk-adverse.

Yes, as I'm doing more research, I'm finding that I would prefer to invest in markets that I know personally, so as not to rely on external variables completely.

Based on my research, this PM company is highly reputable and provides excellent service.

Additionally, where do you research if an area has a good rental pool? 

This great/brief article by Research AffiliatesRes Affil Nov 2022 -history-lessons-how-transitory-is-inflation (1).pdfshows that historically will take about 9-10 yrs on average for the US inflation to drop to below 3%, and the 20%/80% range of certainties puts that drop at between 6 yrs and 19 yrs.

Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.

The strategy was created over 6 years of research and development with arduous vetting from math professors, investment professionals and the US government in the process of receiving the patent.

So I am less concerned with that one at least for the time.I enjoy researching many things and solving complicated problems, but figuring this out has not been one of them.

Quote from @Jed Butikofer: Quote from @Henry Clark:   On line look for property listings that aren’t in the auction  I have researched as you suggested and found a pretty good understanding of what these property tax sales are and it looks like a great opportunity.