You can achieve or even exceed your current cash flow in markets that are more landlord-friendly than Boston.

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

on the one hand, if you're happy with it, and you believe in this market, and this is what you wanted, great. the fact that you're asking the question shows that you're being thoughtful about it.with that said, it sounds like you're into the deal for almost $90K out of pocket, and so if you asked me if i would put $90K of my hard earned cash into a property to get $175 month, the answer is no. 

Quote from @Blake Steagall: Hello @Jaycee Greene, I do not own any real estate in that market yet but am interested.  

Over the years the only place I have lost money is the stock market.

Next, side by side duplexes are a Unicorn in the NE Ohio market.

Personally, I invest in properties in C-Class neighborhoods in my market (East Linden and Southern Hilltop), and they’ve been cash-flowing well so far.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

There's a reason that people try to buy properties off-market and that is because you can find sellers who care more about terms than maximizing returns.So start with a conversation: you already presumably have some rapport since it's your landlord and you've spoken before.

How is your market right now?