Boston is a continual hub, but the stipend amounts have changed drastically, which impacts housing demand by us locally.

If you are getting your hands dirty I'd say stay local because your appreciation will be better long term but if you want the passive route there are several markets east of you and maybe north.

Best options would be a local hard money or private money lender.

@Ricky Nunez - find a local real estate investing group/club near you and start attending. 

So your first stop is a local realtor to estimate your selling price.

Hi @Walt Viera    The cheapest form of education is here on BiggerPockets and in your backyard by joining your local Real Estate Investor Association.

Through conventional loan with a local lender at 5% downpayment, financed with LLC income.

If you ask them usury rate in your local state and they hesitate, then they likely aren't super familiar and only dabble in it.

I wasn’t sure if it was a HUD apartment or owned by a local place that manages many apartments.

May not be suitable for everyone.It is important to take into account local laws, particularly those pertaining to homeowners' associations (HOAs) and zoning.