.- 3-4 units still puts you in the residential category- 5 or more units is commercial residential and most lenders will expect you to have experience and will generally have more restrictions on the lending process- A 10+ cap rate in the Boston area will be extremely challenging to find unless you are planning on a massive value add or redevelopment- No idea what your personal financial situation, but a 3 family in Worcester versus a 20 unit requires a very different upfront financial commitment.

My financial planning team and I focus our business on anywhere from new to seasoned real estate investors on managing their cashflows, giving them a financially organized snapshot of their assets and liabilities, and helping them allocate their funds to achieve their goals.

In other words, if you can get a laborer for $9/hour, but you have to stand there and supervise him and also provide tools, that is not the right comparable expense.

I am looking forward to learning from others in the business as I start this path to the ever so elusive financial freedom!

Some people want to develop their own real estate empire, others just want financial independence. 

Not to be harsh, but the mere fact that you're asking the question tells me you have little understanding of what's involved logistically and financially.

In your experience, where do you think I stand on the fees and case in general?

It was put together by WalletHub Jul 25, 2018 | Adam McCann, Financial Writer, and Called - "2018’s Best & Worst Places to Rent in America"Investors can learn quite a bit by studying what our Markets are dealing with; trends for renters and buyers."

Just of the few things we did during the financial due diligence process. 

If you care about financial security do not give up your job.