Hi Nathan, yes, I'm hearing things are stepping up in Canton as well, but I haven't had any inspections this year. 

You're better off contracting with a CPA for your taxes and seeing if they also offer bookkeeping services or can recommend a reputable bookkeeper as well.

I'm an out of state investor in New England as well.

@Yocheved Beer Lender's customarily will not provide credit for imputed equity for merely purchasing a property well.

Surveying has a lot of 'art' and nuance to it as well as the mathematical component.

Does the area appreciate in value well? 

You may want to speak with an attorney about this as well if you sense that they will be tough to handle. 

@Andres Rodriguez are there areas that rent well, such as the downtown area?

The new builds rent really well and $$ appreciate really well and fast

I guess my question would relate to the wisdom of pulling the trigger now and paying more for a property that could well be purchased for significantly less in another 3-6 months or maybe even longer if the down trend is expected to last a few years.