As the remaining land in the corridor builds out it will become more desirable and public transport will become a higher priority if it is actually reliable.

I'm doing some research into what wholesalers are receiving for fees in the Boston Area (or Mass).

I just graduated college this past month and will be moving down to Charlotte from Boston.

Cash flow is a very small portion of REI, especially in a market like Boston. 

Boston, Pittsburgh, Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Salt Lake City

I am building a hybrid hotel/apartment community with pool, gym, laundry, and outdoor courtyard on site...and located near hospitals, shopping, and transportation corridors to major job centers (corporate HQs). 

The only positive for CT is Fairfield County, proximity to NY City/Boston, colleges, and the 4 seasons.

While the specific criteria used to assign ratings can vary between agencies or professionals, here are some common factors:- Location: Neighborhoods that are close to urban centers or have easy access to transportation may be considered more desirable and may receive a higher rating.- Amenities: Neighborhoods with desirable amenities like parks, shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options may receive a higher rating.- Accessibility: Neighborhoods with good transportation infrastructure or easy access to major highways may receive a higher rating.- Safety: Neighborhoods with low crime rates and high levels of safety may receive a higher rating.- School quality: Neighborhoods with good schools may receive a higher rating, as many families prioritize access to quality education.- Housing prices: Neighborhoods with high housing prices may be considered more desirable and receive a higher rating.Here are some examples:A-rated neighborhood: Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California.B-rated neighborhood:  Columbia Heights in Washington, D.C.C-rated neighborhood: : East New York in Brooklyn, New York.

In my opinion, with those calculations in mind, you would be looking at properties in the secondary markets of Boston (around 30-60 minutes outside of Boston) with some value add and get into a hybrid BRRRR situation where you can purchase with your HELOC and then refi out some of those funds in the future.

One credit union to look at is Transportation Fed CU (transfcu.org).