I'm assessing a deal on a 5 unit property in greater Boston area. 

Being that I am from the Boston area, around here isn’t that practical.

The apartment is located within a 15 minute public transport distance to the old city center and also 15 minutes to the beach in Valencia. 

Here are a few factors you can consider to help you identify desirable areas:-Proximity to the base: Look for areas that offer a reasonable commute to the base, considering distance and transportation options.

While I am also new to the area,  this has worked for me in Boston (which is also a big city, so I am being generic)CENTRAL OR SUBURBS?

Little difference in the lot prep costs but what you might save in efficiency in the building process is often eaten up by transportation of the prebuilt structure to your lot.

Hello BP community,I'm currently a college student in Boston and would love to get started in REI.

Even people with a house full of furniture may want the decorations and some of the furniture.What you are offering to a potential buyer who is not an investor is a way for them to sell their furniture and avoid paying high transportation costs.  

We currently own 2 rental properties in the Boston area, but both were turn-key when we purchased them a few years ago.

Looking for recommendations of professors that are your go-tos in the Boston area?