Yes Anthony I would recommend that you deal with commercial real estate agents to help you locate properties (there are other ways to locate commercial properties without an agent as well) and commercial lenders to help you finance the properties.There many Commercial lenders and real estate agents here on Bigger Pockets that are very good. 

Do you have any other suggestions on locations?

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Good locations, add value, cash flow, prudent debt, and reserves.We invest in individual properties, not the entire real estate market.

An engineer's mind may need higher control over investment :))) let's check on the scenario of independent investing: with 40K down and conventional mortgage you could get a decent quality old duplex in the good location of Midwest. 

Assuming you are flexible on location, the way to go is looking outside of the Boston-Cambridge-Somerville area - as many people have already mentioned.

Where are you located?

@Jenny Gremillion  Can't hurt to run it by her to ascertain her comfort level.There's CPAs all over the country who are familiar with not only federal tax law, but state and local tax law outside of their geographical location.No need to limit yourself to where the property is located. 

Lastly, I operate here in Columbus so shoot me a PM or give me a call to discuss the location of the properties.

This property is in a very desirable location, so with any luck, they'll be filled quickly.Thanks again!