Now, that being said if you have strong feelings I may look at the opportunity cost of buying this lot. ...

We love it here but find the lack of opportunities a little limiting.

@Jen TeskeIt just depends on your strategy and opportunity costs.

do you intend to tell the seller you have no intention of purchasing the property

I would love to talk about opportunities in MA!

I am currently in the financial market looking to explore new investment opportunities.

We are experienced multifamily owner/operators for years adding a new model to our portfolio and opportunities for our investors in search of solid yield.

I am considering purchasing 2 duplexes (4 units) owned by the same person. One is 14 years old the other 24 years old and in good shape.  I'm working directly with the owner who built the places and he is asking $300k...

They may have information on wholesale (bank owned and below market value) properties/opportunities and how you can get in.

If you don't intend to occupy one unit ("house hack") you might consider looking at some of the cities outside of the metro area that still benefit from the population growth of the city but have a lower price point.