I recommend setting up keyword alerts for each area as they are discussed in the forums daily with advertisements posted in the BiggerPockets marketplace hourly.One thing to note when looking at the individual markets, you can make or loose money in any market.

Probably 2-5 posts daily! 

Also with the laws are changing daily so there’s a lot to keep up with as well.Make sure to understand rent control laws in the areas you’re going to invest. 

Just be aware that spamming is not allowed, so they need to genuine connections and real (wanted) conversations.Here is a link to paid memberships:https://www.biggerpockets.com/membership-typesOne final recommendation is to set a goal for daily posts in the forums.

We get daily calls from other investors, that see our #1 ranking website and they contact us asking if we have properties we want to sell.The point I am making is simply this:If you have the leads (or if they think you have the leads), you will get buyers.So if I were you, focus more on getting leads.

Because of the maintenance and hand-holding on an almost daily basis, the maintenance and management expenses cut into the huge income drastically.  

In fact if it were that easy, AI would be turning astronomical stock market profits on a daily basis. 

I'd really like to find something within 15-20 miles of the Andover area as the commute from Central MA daily has taken it's toll on me over the years.My budget is about $325k with about $10k down, although I have been approved for upwards of $400k on a single family, and most calculators online state I could afford $450ish, but I'm not sure i'm comfortable with a mortgage that high.Anyone from this area will be aware that it's slim picking if at all in this area for those prices.

Already have used this and as a newcomer, there's a lot of value in referencing this daily to become more familiar with the common terms. 

I would imagine you could make more money as a daily rental as compared to a regular month to month or year lease, if you can keep it occupied.Estimate I received from the city for all building permits for a garage conversion ADU was $3,500, with $1,500 of that being a fully refundable (with receipts) recycling deposit.