We will take over the mortgage payments while we do a quick renovation to the property(we pay for renovations).

Quick question for people familiar w Boston and Lexington real estate in particular.

It's a market that is moving very quickly right now, and has been for a while now. 

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I'm sure if you did a quick google search you could find something similar for NJ.

Our particular friend wants to be a passive investor and wants their money back as quickly as possible.

I think it all depends on what your risk tolerance is, and what your timeline is for how quickly you need to access the money.

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Let me know and I’d be happy to work through some quick analysis and see if I can help you out.

Ideally, I’d like to buy a SFH or small multi unit with a VA loan where we can buy at a discount or force appreciation with some renovations while living there to gain equity quickly, then rent it out or sell when we move.Any advice on some areas with a reasonable commute to the Naval Station, good schools and low crime?