What my main focus is to buy-and-hold.

All about attracting and keeping good tenants.

He has 15 total financed properties currently which is the main reason he's not able to go conforming.

A summary of that conversation is that the building's in good shape and leased out completely, but the seller wants a cash buyer, which is why it's priced attractively. 

This would be a way to have access to a larger library of books through the "club" network, but would mainly be a simple excuse to meet other investors and do some networking.

I used to do thousands of them back in the day for banks, insurance companies, asset companies etc.Haven't done it in a long time.The experience I can mention is the person you are wanting a value from doing  a bunch of BPO's already or mainly selling properties and making a commission?

@Joshua Harger  I try to get on as many buyers lists I can, mainly so I can see what’s happening in the market.

The laundry room was completely renovated3) New Community room was remodeled and installed4) New Gym room was remodeled/installed Parking Lot $18,583 1) Patch and repair 4K sqft of Asphalt all around the property Playground $30,131 1) New Playground at Villa and New safety area for old playground Plumbing improvements $44,704 1) New PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve) for main line2) New Water Softener for the main line3) Major plumbing section replacements as needed.

How else would you compare which is the more attractive asset to invest?

Because of the large amount of educational institutions and white-collar professions available in Boston, compounded with a mostly reliable MBTA system, you'll see these attractive tenants having no problem living in areas that will previous C-areas provided that their units are in good shape.