I will just summarize it as a learning and enlightening experience.I suspect you need to start by obtaining a Power of Attorney to give you legal authority to make decisions with respect to this property. 

Lead laws in MA are potentially a deal killer if you don't know how to navigate them - I'm sure Derreck will jump in here soon to enlighten us all, again.The thing that scares me the most about Mass.

Please feel free to comment / answer any / all of questions below, and enlighten me with your expert opinions!

Well unfortunately he does not want to sell and after talking to a friend of his he enlightened me that "he has never sold a thing in his life".

Thus, increasing your monthly expenses.Kindly enlighten me, please.

Anyone here who can enlighten me?

Any info will be great to enlighten me, Thank you!

Seems like a simple exercise, but I suspect you will find it enlightening. 

Dear @Joe Villeneuve thank you for your enlightening input.

The GC/architect can also enlighten you as to time-frames for approval and permitting through the city (we have had several month-long delays in Indy due to folks working from home) because you'll need to factor in your holding costs.If you don't already have team set-up prior to purchase - I would hold off until you have that put together or until you have more experience yourself.