Economics 101.All of these factors influence demand.

CHECK- Health insurance covered?

A reduced exclusion is available if you sell your house before passing those tests because of a change of employment, or a change of health, or because of other unforeseen circumstances, such as a divorce or multiple births from a single pregnancy.

I ask this because Mass has much better economics for solar than Indy, and the 30% tax credit applies to a primary residence or vacation home, but may not apply to investment property (check with a tax professional on this as there are conflicting opinions even amongst CPA's). 

Just because a chocolate bar is out there, doesn't mean it needs to be eaten, nor is it potentially good for your health.

Or economics.

Credit report can give you a lot of information about their financial health.

I think the commute to Waltham would grate on you over time though, and TBH there’s a lot more economic activity and jobs in Mass than RI.If you engage a Realtor you will, pretty much by definition, be paying market value (with rare exceptions you shouldn’t count on being able to find on demand).

Bonus points for more recession proof industries (health care, government jobs, education)Median income over $40k (your tenants need to be able to pay the rent)Average home price over $100kLow unemployment rateLow housing vacancy rateMarket with a strong affordability factorLandlord friendly  Those are just some examples. 

Your more economical units will be good for singles, blue collar workers, and/or young families starting out.