With 3-plexes in Boston routinely selling close to $2M and in places like Cambridge, as high as $3M, these properties are simply not good prospects for most investors.The solution in eastern MA is to get away from the city.  20-30 miles out, properties are a LOT more affordable. 

Our office is in the city, but I live out here on long island and do deals out here all the time.Best

:) Quick back story: This is our first property, we just recently married in April and we've been renting @ $765/mo in the city for the last 3 years.

Go drive the city look and learn 

My name is Matt Dubois, and I'm a Captain in the Baltimore City Fire Department. 

Taxes and Other Government Fees $1,463.00 $563.00 01 Recording Fees Deed: $116.00 Mortgage: $308.00 $337.50 $337.50 02 Transfer Tax-County to City of Wilmington $562.50 $562.50 03 Transfer Tax-State to New Castle County 04 F.

This will give the buyer time to order an appraisal, have prelim title work done, building inspection, survey (if needed), check with the city/county to make sure it can be used for their business, etc...

Here in Phoenix, negligent discharge of a firearm within city limits is a felony. 

Currently, my market here in Kansas City, MO is one that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to use hard money or private capital for residential long term buy and holds.

I was wondering if anyone knew of the best top 5 states and/or cities to look into purchasing my first home.