Maybe local investors as well who want real estate safety vs stock market or commodity risk.   

But to the north, west and south, there has (almost) always been a stock of housing that was more affordable than in Boston.But then all of that housing stock kept rising in price, and earning power didn't keep up. 

I'm getting over a 9% return on my stocks and index funds.

What is your favorite metric (CoC, IRR, ROI, etc.) you are using when comparing your real estate investments to the stock market (or other more passive investment vehicles)?

If national investment credit tenant even if sales not disclosed in lease often in their corporate website stock disclosures you can find data average store sales overall and then sometimes per store.If no credit you need sales disclosures as tenant strength is weaker. 

Why do you want to pull the money from stocks?

If you are referring to design, amenities, stocking and renovation, I have plenty of experience!

Expedia's stock price is almost exactly where it was 5 years ago YTD.

Using zillow as your only data source for analyzing a rental market is analogous to buying a stock because you like its ticker symbol.

.- RE is overpriced so buy stocks.