Looks good, how long have you been involved in real estate?

The problem I’m seeing with my area is that trying to apply the 2% rule seems nearly impossible.

I know that when you apply on these sites they want to know the rehab cost estimates a little bit about the property, on Patch of Land's site for instance they say they do an appraisal... 

Can you recommend a builder or give some idea of the costs involved?

I've set time in my schedule each week for REI research and professional development that PB will definitely be part of.I also would really like to get involved in a local REI community, So thanks, @Alexander Wardell for the suggestion, I will look into the upcoming events for the Boston Real Estate Guild!

Even if your lease doesn't explicitly state the tenants may not park in the driveway or block other cars, if this was covered verbally the rule still applies.

I recently renovated a space for a tenant involved in this industry.

Your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved in awesome, From someone who has been there wanted to get involved I'd like to offer some unsolicited advice. 

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas.I'm now 61 years old and have been involved in real estate for about 35 years. 

The same economies of scale would could apply to submerging utilities and other cost cutting areas.