I would be open to the occasional flip if the numbers work.  

You need to factor in vacancy, repairs, average out bigger repairs like roofs/porches and average out occasional evictions unless it A class area. 

They do occasional partnerships with local onsite college bookstores that sell their products etc.Only franchises I have seen is overseas with master agreements.As to Starbucks they have a corporate contact but they have a local tenant rep commercial leasing broker that screens potential sites. 

I hate to say it but you may actually want to try to place a new tenant with more current rent.I love MHA, I find for out of state investors it typically leads to them 1. getting higher than market rent (usually, the current market it is a bit hotter than usual) and 2. it provides an extra set of eyes (the occasional MHA inspection) which helps keep your PM on their toes and gives you extra unbiased feedback.

Ive only found one that meets up occasionally.

@Tarcizio Goncalves I'm not that familiar with Worcester, other than the occasional drive-in for a Black Diamond REI meeting.

Feel free to PM me as we occasionally sell of some of our reperformers.Bob

But, we're probably still 6-12 months away from having our ducks in a row in terms of general RE knowledge, being pre-approved, and potentially having to rethink our transportation strategy (right now we're car-less and rely on transit, bikes, walking, and the occasional car-share). 

It seems to me if you will be using it for your office occasionally that you would be at risk.  

If you are looking in Boston they have a list online occasionally and there is a good site to use which is: http://www.masslandrecords.com/If you go into a county and then to the township and have the last name of the property owner you can find out what is going on with the property and if it is in the tax taking stage or not.