Very interested in the mechanics but there are so many incomplete threads about subject to that they make it more confusing than anything lol.Thank you in advance, Erin 

I recommend investing in either new-construction properties with 10-year builder's warranties, and/or fully renovated residential properties with comprehensive renovation work (mechanical, interiors, etc.).

This was a pretty clean home with some nice upgrades throughout, especially mechanical and the siding/windows/roof etc.

All major mechanicals were also updated.

You need to be sure to set aside 10-15% of rents into a fund for maintenance and replacement of mechanicals, roof, etc., and also set aside 5-10% for vacancy periods that come up.

There has to be someone out there who knows the mechanics of title work.

I looked at buying one of these at one point, but the property wasn't good enough to actually work through the mechanics of the transaction.

I like David Lindahl's books, but they don't teach you the mechanics of evaluating a CRE investment.

Hey BP,I'm currently a Junior at UMass Lowell studying Mechanical Engineering and Business, I live in the heart of the city in downtown Lowell.I see major opportunity in investing in Lowell due to the cities growth these past couple years.I have my RE license and have worked doing Apartment Rentals in Boston for 1 month this summer.I am currently trying to find work for a brokerage and had a couple interviews to find a position that would educate me about the Lowell market and investing in it.I'm wondering is there anyone here from Lowell that got any tips for me, stories, groups, connections, knowledge, etc.I read books about investing/real estate/business and try and educate myself about the subject whenever i have time but i am hungry to work and find a deal.I just started looking around for a deal now to bring to an investor, any suggestions for platforms for finding deals?

He has threatened all my properties with mechanical liens.What is my best way of getting rid of this a-?