I currently have a couple buy and hold rental properties in the North Shore of Boston. 

If you value the transparency of knowing every cost involved in the job, perhaps you're better suited working with another company that is willing to provide a breakdown of labor and material costs.Keep in mind that most contractors may mark up materials not as a way to put one over on you but rather as a way to cover the expense of their time invested in selecting, shopping, purchasing, transporting and delivering the materials in undamaged condition.

Then let’s say at 800% we cut back on roads and transportation.  

Take full advantage of all the great resources here on BP.In Boston our Pro teams are fortunate to have great coaches.

Hi Everyone,I am a new investor in Boston and looking to Chelsea as a potential area to purchase my first multifamiy property.

Passaic, Essex, Morris, Hudson, Union, and even Monmouth could be options as we have a great transportation system in NJ. 

Atlanta metro's performance currently ranks #8 behind Denver, Dallas, Portland, Boston, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Seattle.Comparision Data : Case shiller index for Atlanta, Los Angeles, and S&P500

@Darren Sager makes some points about the transportation. 

I own a 2 family home in Boston Ma.

@Joshua Poitras the Boston market is definitely crazy!