Here are the most common: Transportation ServicesDaily CleaningConcierge ServicesProviding Food & Beverage (Bed & Breakfast style)Conducting tours and other outings & eventsSo, what can you provide without triggering self-employment taxes? 

I recently started working with a real investor in the Greater Boston area who has 40+ years experience and many projects at the moment keeping us busy.

and would appreciate any tips and pointers you have for buying in the area.I have my buy box below:Pittsburgh Buy Box:- [ ] Price between $100K - $200K- [ ] 2 Bed 1 Bath (+/- in bed category)- [ ] Easy transportation options to Downtown Pittsburgh- [ ] Access to things to do closely - restaurants, shopping- [ ] Troy Hill, Millville, & Central/Upper Lawrenceville- [ ] Cash flow of least $500+ monthly with CoC around 15%- [ ] Decent parking situation - feasible on-street parkingLet me know what you think!

(I rely on public transportation and company shuttle) I travel frequently.

Oil - The refineries, transportation of oil, and support services have not been great since the price of oil has come down so drastically.

With a fairly close proximity to Rittenhouse square in Point Breeze, and the proximity to universities and transportation in w. philly, they are great spots for BRRRR rentals. 

Are there any agents planing on attending NAR in Boston this year? 

It helps to gather mental laurels like this and keep them warm in your mind, whether to help with business or personal, but certainly when you are venturing into a new enterprise.I'll tell you what---if you want some perspective thinking the prices are high in Utah, come hang out with me for a little while in Boston and I will show you crazy deals that will send you back home whistling Dixie!

our city transportation department does studies of which areas have parking shortages and which don't (on-street) and overall inventory - might be good to see if you have anything of that sort you can look at. 

I have stayed away from Everett/Chelsea/Revere for a multitude of reasons but with the massive development of large rentals/condos in Boston currently I am very cautious to look here.