I'm not seeing this market sustaining much longer as interest rates rise and supply being so low unless builders grind out homes like no tomorrow to meet the demand.

Purchase price: $360,000 Cash invested: $26,000 Sale price: $1,325,000 Bloomfield Mini Storage was approximately 15K square feet with about 1600 of office space ad the remaining being typical drive up access self storage units.

Currently we are thinking of something along the lines of "While driving around, my girlfriend and I drove past your duplex located at “123 Mainstreet” and we think it is perfect for our first home.

Considering the big chunk of change that is even 3%-5% down for houses at Boston prices, I wonder if it may be worth it to buy in a neighboring town (within a 1hour driving radius) where prices are notably lower, put a more traditional amount down (10-20%), and just rent out fully without house hacking.

Considering the big chunk of change that is even 3%-5% down for houses at Boston prices, I wonder if it may be worth it to buy in a neighboring town (within a 1hour driving radius) where prices are notably lower, put a more traditional amount down (10-20%), and just rent out fully without house hacking.

Both you and @Taylor L. really drive home the differentiation factor, so I will take that to heart. 

Prices are likely to double new construction with 100% Concrete stormproof structures and 100% sustainable housing with whole-home Solar & Battery is key for increased property values.

@Andrew Bang thank you for that advice but I am wondering like if I see a house while driving for dollars do I ask the seller for all the info on the house or just try give a ball park estimate of the purchase price?

Separate accounts for each property is not really sustainable as you add a lot more properties. 

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