@Richard Ma I would probably call the city, tell them you're interested in a property that has a kitchen in the basement, and ask them the repercussions of your situation.I would also put an inquiry in with the local apartment association and a local lawyer.

MA is tenant friendly, you won’t be able to get rid of bad tenants fast.

@James MaI mean that makes sense.

I recently bought my first investment property, a triple decker with a basement unit in MA. I

MA is definitely a highly priced market, but with that comes a higher appreciation likelihood so there's always a give and take. 

The 6k Mai master appraisal had indicated 2 houses a month or a 18 month sell out ..

Hi All, I currently own one multifamily here in MA I bought using FHA.

Hi - I am a house hacker in Malden, MA. I

This changes per attorney but the ones I use, their fee includes: Writing or Reviewing the Purchase and Sale (MA is a 2 contract state), searching to ensure the title is clear, setting up and executing all closing documentation2.

BUT...you didn't define what retirement looks like to you, so if it looks like waiting 25 years and then sipping mai thais and watching the market, I'd focus on generating the 25x index portfolio.