I was a Transportation Manager

What is your take on the idea that a low cost communication and transportation lines are going to cause a migration of people from cities to rural areas?

-Currently rent in the Boston area, want to stay here and eventually own a single family house close to Boston, which is not really feasible with my current salary.Current goals: Short term - Become owner occupier of a 3-6 unit bldg in this area with rental income that will cover most, if not all, the mortgage, ins, and taxes.

in Boston,  MA is sky rocket, bidding war,  price way over peak 2006,2007.

If you switch the 1 oil boiler to 2 gas boilers it will probably run you $6,500 - 8,500 a piece installed for new modcon hi efficiency boilers by a pro in the Boston metro area - my guess.

I'll believe it when I see it, and not a moment sooner.The Boston market is famously in-demand, right?  

My name is Chris.  I am on BP because I am interested in purchasing a multifamily next spring. But, as a way to build up a down payment, I am a co-owner/operator of C and R Landscaping and Snow Removal. We are ...

Adequate parking and proximity to public transportation stops.Current # of years tenants in place in our properties: 26 - 22 - 13 - 13 - 11 - 7 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 2 - 2 - 1/2 - 1/2 - 1/2 - 0 (vacant).Some characteristics of our longer term tenants: retiree, disability, felony in the distant past, limited English skills, bus rider, semi-truck driver with need to park the rig, section 8, low income.

It is still located with an abundance of water and transportation options.

@Athony Boston - Just starting to learn as well!