By experience, I don't mean the guy flashing a shiny sports car on IG that has been doing real estate for the last 5 years and wants to teach you how to be successful.

New Englands economy is extremely diversified, which means it has and will likely continue to fair better in a recession as opposed to other regions that focus exclusively on gambling or tourism or manufacturing.

Pre-con is speculation (gambling), condos have strata / condo corp to deal with and limit your ability to add value.

Hi Lien,I thought I will look at Vermont first since Vermont has bigger (maybe better) mountains for winter sports.

Just like gambling in a casino, you may lose several times and on one lucky day you win 5 or 10 times and walk away a big winner.

If you have a good place, offer great amenities and service, you'll make bank May-August and have average months Oct-March IF you have winter sports near by.

Legalizing weed or gambling or other sin tax industries can raise money, but it also costs money and affects your community.

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The University of Massachusetts at Lowell brings vitality and reputation to the town, the National Historical Park brings further connectivity to its past while the Merrimack and Concord Rivers provides sporting opportunities as well.