In my opinion you'll have a higher success rate with a broker because not only do they know who the players are, they also know how to present your deal for the best response (and they know which ones to avoid, too). 

Other than a real estate agent and a lawyer, what other players do we need to make this work. 

Just trying to get a better understanding of how bigger players in my market are working their deals.Also, would you be open to sharing who you are using for a property manager?

The lender at my bank also said he’s starting to see more money being invested in that area and I feel there is a lot of room for growth in that city.Chelsea is a rougher area but flanked by a budding East Boston and a new casino in Medford where people with a lot more money than me are investing in.

I also found an article noting some of the newer activities to enjoy near the area, such as a new casino, breweries, hiking and camping, and more with only about a 2 hour drive from NYC. 

This is also a topic of frequent discussion, I suggest you search the forum for related keywords and results will keep you busy reading for hours...As you read you will see who the real players are, do little due diligence, review their references and then contact 2 or 3 to speak directly, then make your choice.

That means that some of the greatest ball players of all time, made outs over 70% of the time they hit. 

We just saw the Rivers Casino breaking ground on a new hotel that will be accompanied by a major upcoming development called the "Esplanade" transforming Pittsburgh's North Shore. 

It is still possible but the amount of red tape you the lender/seller have to go through usually makes it cost prohibitive unless you are a big time player.

Especially since 2 casinos opened and the college is on the horizon.