So we'll try to negotiate a slightly higher number and let our tenants know there is public transportation coming.Again, thank you for all the info!

I currently live in Boston and through a relationship, have access to around 60 acres of land in a beach town in an expensive area of Maine (not on the beach but 1.5 miles from the beach) for a significant discount.

Look for local news and announcements of large developments, industries moving, new transportation lines, hospital expansions, military base expansions, population growth reports, etc.Some examples:Belleville (my area): huge new commercial development with Costco as anchor store, over 800 new full-time jobs, costco to be done by summer 2020 with the rest following in the next few years.

https://www.houston.org/assets/pdf/economy/Employm...The Partnership’s forecast calls for job growth in 14 sectors: manufacturing; wholesale trade; retail trade; transportation, warehousing and utilities; finance and insurance; real estate; business, professional and technical services; educational services; health care; administrative services; arts and entertainment; accommodation and food services; other services; and government.

I also have my own business providing Leadership Development (Corporate Training) and Executive Coaching to (mostly local) clients such as Daimler (Western Star), Trimet, Oregon Dept. of Transportation, Bonneville Power Administration and others.

I started years ago in the MF space in Boston and have done quite well.

I also noticed these homes are located in areas without reliable public transportation, grocery stores, and bad areas where there aren't any current section 8 attendees.

My name is Bill Walker, I am 24 years old and I live in the Boston area in Massachusetts.

Here's my scenario I need your help with. I am looking to buy a 2 bedroom apartment for $450k. I have the cash to buy it. Is it wise to pay full cash or take a mortgage and pay 20% down and invest the rest in the stoc...

Hi Ian, I also live in Boston and run smaller reno projects around Newport county.