I am also going to be living off campus next year and i am looking for economical way to invest and live off campus in Boston.

But you have to find a deal, underwrite it then it pays off.

You are better off searching those terms with family or friends. 

The seller falling off the radar has a high likelihood, I never thought of that.

Bottom line: virtually always, sellers are better off working with licensed real estate professionals in their state than unlicensed individuals or companies. 

When that time comes, the TV automatically logs off all accounts. 

@Krista Walker  chuckling a little here but yes.. they should.. and of course when you get your preliminary title report it will clearly denote who the owner is.and on your purchase and sale agreement there should be a seller.. unless they are doing a undisclosed double escrow type deal which I highly doubt he would do.. and or just flat ask them are these MLS listings your sending me or are they off market that you own or your close investors own. 

That, coupled with interest rates being so high, make it hard to find a house that will cashflow right off the bat.

It seems like the others are telling you to take the practical approach to the situation and you are going to be better off exerting the energy and money in new opportunities.

However, a good team can make OOS investing worthwhile, and it's been proven.There is only one question left, are you a hand's on investor willing to add sweat equity, or are you a hand's off investor who wants to leverage money to buy labor and skills to achieve your goal?