Currently, I have several P&S contracts from the web but not sure about my state-specific laws in Massachusetts.

I have successfully house hacked a three-family in Lowell, MA with a FHA 3.5% down loan.

As @Ranny Ma mentioned, you want to look for markets:1) with population growth2) with job growth3) infrastructure4) colleges5) large employers that are there to stay and not be kicked out by the next Amazon6) low to moderate crime7) landlord friendly states8) not enough supply and relatively high demand for housing (make sure it is the type of housing you're planning to buy)Read Frank Gallinelli's book "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know about Cash Flow"

@Ed MaioneEd, did you end up finding a Massachusetts bank with a great heloc.

Maybe someone from MA can comment but I thought that has been out lawed in MA.

The one SFH rental property that has a pool in my portfolio is in Massachusetts, so the laws may differ.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Worcester.

Purchase price: $147,900

Cash invested: $38,000

3900 sq ft built in 1895. Cash flows on average (4500/yr [with ...

I was just wondering if there is easier way to find wholesalers (currently looking in MA but also in NJ and OH).ThanksAbby

I bought a 12 unit apartment building in Massachusetts eight months ago for $1.2 million.

It varies state by state, I am licensed in Florida, my older brother got licensed in Massachusetts back in the day.