Bigger Pockets has been a huge resource for us over the past year as we shifted our strategy and look to continue implementing and refining it.  

I wouldn't really consider Medford on the rise---Tufts has been there forever, and there hasn't been any big shift in population or economic growth from what I'm aware of..But would be interested in hearing your perspective on Malden.

(And now thanks to tax reform my carried loss is worth more)I could not have done this with out my W2, so I think for retirement you are looking at a turnkey and I don’t see the returns that make it worthwhile.Also- if you are looking at SFH, be aware that the coming year could see a shift in SFH due to the new bill.Good luck- one of the best things I have done is investing in multi-families and I love being a landlord.

.$8333 - $3800 = ($4533)Your properties collectively are a major liability in real numbers producing a negative cash flow of $4533/month.Your equity is killing your cash flow and needs to be pulled and reinvested or the properties should be sold and invest the cash in REITS, income funds, mutual funds etc. that would produce a reasonable 10% return without the e nuisance of owning real estate.Without the speculation on appreciation the properties are not worth owning and you risk losing equity in the event the markets shift.

I shifted my mindset from cashflow to networth.

Condos are very sensitive to price shifts.

I'm hoping that my wife will get over the  initial shock of my sudden shift in pursuits and at least not completely object once I start showing good financial progress.

Until there is a radical shift in the way people work (remote positions, virtual offices, etc...) or the value we place on rural jobs (farmers, teachers, artisans) all goes up dramatically, values in places like this in rural america will continue to remain flat.

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