I've heard horror stories that it's usually impossible due to the "burden placed on the municipality" but could really never understand what that burden was... most people living in those units wouldn't be using the school systems so aside from maybe an increased volume in emergency medical situations I can not understand that statement? 

Many insurance policies also require re-development within two years, a near impossible timeline in a region with the coastal commission, perhaps only second to Manhattan in terms of permitting and red tape.

I understand it will be hard to match (if not impossible) the 10% yearly income and 5% appreciation of properties (those are my numbers).

Short term is always tough but not impossible at all especially with the high level of education and good hospitals in MA.

Finding good cash flowing deals are damn near impossible.

It's certainly not impossible, but it's probably going to take you more time and more deals to win one.Like you, this was my goal when I first started out. 

Out-of-state investing makes the most sense for me—it’s impossible to cash flow anywhere near me, and moving wouldn’t make sense because I wouldn’t be able to earn the same wages or find the same kind of jobs.Before this purchase, I already owned two properties: a long-term rental outside Houston, Texas, and a short-term rental in the Sierras in California.

This used to be a near-impossible task for a company like BiggerPockets, but technology and 3rd party solutions are getting better.

It must make selling a house IMPOSSIBLE until its paid off since the same issue sounds like it would apply.

Financing as a non-US citizen might be a challenge, but it’s not impossible—I’d recommend reaching out to lenders experienced with foreign investors early in your journey.A few general tips:1.