We will take over the mortgage payments while we do a quick renovation to the property(we pay for renovations).

Quick question for people familiar w Boston and Lexington real estate in particular.

It's a market that is moving very quickly right now, and has been for a while now. 

I'm sure if you did a quick google search you could find something similar for NJ.

Our particular friend wants to be a passive investor and wants their money back as quickly as possible.

I think it all depends on what your risk tolerance is, and what your timeline is for how quickly you need to access the money.

Let me know and I’d be happy to work through some quick analysis and see if I can help you out.

We would certainly be willing to live in one of the units if it makes the purchase doable. 2) Any advice on how to encourage her to sell her property?

Ideally, I’d like to buy a SFH or small multi unit with a VA loan where we can buy at a discount or force appreciation with some renovations while living there to gain equity quickly, then rent it out or sell when we move.Any advice on some areas with a reasonable commute to the Naval Station, good schools and low crime?

I figured it was time to post a quick introduction.