The allure of an appreciating market and job growth sparks our interest, but at the same time, rents in the price ranges we're looking for will bring us a break-even situation at best for the foreseeable future.Then there are the tertiary locations where housing prices are much more affordable, and we could probably acquire doors more quickly, but these markets don't experience the same appreciation.

What price range do you try to adhere to, and what kind of rents can you command? 

You'll certainly want to try to conserve your capital so a low down payment, owner-occupied loan is often a great way to start.There are many great areas in MA but I think you'd want to figure out your price range, proximity to work if that's important, and then figure out the neighborhood that works!

If you know of anything in the 70-100 unit range, get in touch. 

It's a bit out of my price range at $667,000, so I'm using FHA with 3.5% down, and seller's concession to cover the closing costs, about 5% of the purchase price. 

Any idea of the rent ranges say on a very nice 4/5 br 3 bth built 2000 on large lot?

He's working with an agent who wants him to provide monthly rent range he'd be willing to pay.What would a 2/2.5 updated townhome (1600 sq ft.) rent for in Knox?

I'll give you the 3ish books that have been MOST instrumental to me in real estate investing:The Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Jay Papasan and Gary KellerThe Book on Flipping Houses and its cousin The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J ScottThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken McIlroyIn these pages you'll find few, if any, shiny objects of "the one thing that's going to make you rich forever", but rather you'll find proven, fundamental strategies that work and are prudent to build your investing career off of.

By this I mean what is the cost range and ease of an typical eviction, how easy is it to get a permit for renovations/rehab, what is the number of weeks before you need to return a security, etc.2.

From what i've researched the requirements range from "nothing required by the IRS" to "the PA language can make or break the 1031 validity".