There have been a few posts on this specific subject, if you haven't searched through historical posts I would recommend that as there are a few leads.

Feel free to hit me up with any specific questions.

Since there are more and more people who are self-employed there has been an increase in programs specifically for us to buy houses.

Anyone have a good connection for commercial real estate (specifically large multi-family)in Atlanta?

OP also specifically said Boston...not an entire county.If you want to throw numbers out, share the last 5, 10 years, or 20 years of year on year growth pertaining to Boston...and we'll have a logical discussion here.According to NAR’s findings, the median home price in the first quarter in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area was $442,700.

You didn't say what the specific deal is, how much work it will take, time frames, and what is required, so it's hard to give a good answer.

Management is low margin and full of headaches...maybe not with only one property but even with one...picking the wrong tenant or not knowing how to hire the right repair contractor can cause problems and ultimately vacancy...vacancy kills profit...My two cents.Greg

I would suggest finding a local trusted broker or attorney who can advise on specifics for a fee.

Have anyone specifically gone through the process?

Hi guys,My name is Daniel and I am a new comer to the real estate investing game.I currently live in Dubai, where I see many opportunities for rental investment - although the instability of the market makes me concerned.My objective is to build a rental portfolio in a specific niche, that generates cash flow.I have worked in the tech field for more than 10 years and I’m looking to blend what I learn on BP with my data driven approach to strike great deals.And I’m ready to strike my first deal.Looking forward to getting to know you!