MA is a tougher place to start because of our high cost of living and bigger price tags for homes but there's still plenty of opportunities out there if you look hard enough.

Syndications seem like they can kick off much higher depreciation amounts but seems like trying to roll those over and avoiding depreciation recapture might be a bit tougher due to the lack of control and limited option set of 1031s for syndicates.

By yourself, it may be tougher, but still can work.  

It’s getting tougher to find off market deals that fit a flip parameter.In 2 years I think you’ll be better brrrring a property.

Always tougher on market because many people looking for BRRs there and many people with the cash to buy them when they hit the market but also still possible

SE and SW can be tougher. 

At this time, it is much tougher to find properties that need repairs at prices that aren't closely relative to prices for properties that do not need as much money put into it.

Finding a deal is tougher than finding the funding so your capabilities are a huge value-add to any group you are trying to form or be part of.Best of luck to you moving forward!

@Aqil Dharamsey always tougher to find qualified, experienced and licensed contractors for sure!!!

., Elmwood and part of Broad St especially around/past the cemetery), are a bit tougher than ones that don't (e.g., near Park View middle school or parts closer to Edgewood than Providence).As far as self managing vs. using a property management company, I don't really know your situation - e.g., how far away you are, how much time you have to devote to the property, managing service calls, going there if necessary, ability to do your own work, etc.So that's something you'll really need to decide for yourself - though I would say as a new person, you should expect that you'll be there a bit more than you "imagine" you will be (at least that was my experience when I was new 15+ yrs ago).If you do decide to hire it out, I can recommend a couple of local companies.