@Charles Alexander I really like Everett as it is positioned well to capture the migration of people who are looking for something more affordable than Seattle but is still within commuting distance.

To do this and invest in general take in all the FREE education you can: Listen to podcasts, network, and read books, for example "Long Distance Real Estate Investing...." by David Green is actually free on Audible through Amazon, if you have prime. 

I live in the Village of Catskill, but realize "the Catskills" spans quite a distance.

But wait a minute, I've bought several and I don't own a primary home because I buy long distance from overseas where my wife and I direct a large international service project. 

What are your thoughts on long distance investment?

The cost for wiring a HW heater in materials is less than $50 depending on the distance from the panel.

Sort of rural but busy local car counts along with some commuters.

For what you'll pay for a triple decker in JP (average $1.5M), you can buy at least three in Plymouth (average $434,950) or Middleboro (average $449,000).Compare that to Cambridge (average $1.84M) or Somerville (average $1.47M).Prices here are a LOT more reasonable and the MBTA Commuter Rail gives us great access to Boston without the slings and arrows of RT 3 traffic. 

I should add that this is a long distance deal and I don’t know if that changes anyone’s opinion other than I just may need to have more diligence in finding a good contractor and leaning on my Agent and PM.

My initial thought is to rent a home for a couple years and use my cash for some long distance BRRR investments outside of this market.