Some of the terminology is institutional in nature but the trade concept is flawed.

The big institutional guys may be wary of Houston because of it's lack of protective zoning restrictions.

Institutions know that most liens pay off early, all they want is the 5% minimum.

Although all my Leases in Massachusetts are Tenant at Will (month to month) which I can change with a 30 day notice.

I own several multi family properties in MA.

I am not as active on here as many other contributors, but your post caught my eye as I am in a similar boat as you.My wife and I live in NYC, make good money and we are closing on our first single family investment property on Cape Cod (MA) in a couple of weeks.

If the property is located in your state, Massachusetts, then the security instrument is a Deed of Trust.

My name is Michelle and I am from one of Boston's neighborhoods called Dorchester. I have been making my way through all the bp podcasts and loving them! I grew up watching my parents manage real estate and am in t...

My name is Patrick Leonard and I am from central Massachusetts.

I'm in MA so it would be interesting to know if there are seasonal differences with them.Like is their a dip in the winter when all the old people with equity in Massachusetts go the Florida or Phoenix to play golf for 6 months