But since Boston is such a high cost of living area, the cash flow isn't great initially and I'm brainstorming ideas on how I can manufacture some equity to make the deals better.

Historically the best initial cash flow markets are the worst over long holds because they have good initial cash flow because their growth (appreciation and rent growth) outlooks are poor.The VA loan is a great benefit.  

An investor I am working with now is 3 months into a deal where he had an initial plan based on outside data.

I am using furnished finder to list my property and handle the initial screening.

As well as the long list of issues to be had from initiation and along the road of it all as it developed over the years. 2020/21 is when things really pressed to action, although it had been many years in action already.

They also ALWAYS end their argument by telling you how successful they are, despite their revealing initial posts which indicate the very opposite.

Awesome place and congrats on your initial success!

I've asked 2 others who are well versed in this aspect but both didn't really give me direct answers.If I assign the purchase agreement to an end buyer, and the agent initially represented me on the buyer side, would that buyer side agency need to be terminated and re-established with the assigned end buyer in order for the agent to receive any buyer side commission?

Within two to three years, I renovated the property, lived in one unit, rented the other at market rate, completed a cash-out refinance, pulled out all of my initial capital, and refinanced into a lower rate.

Thanks again If you’re looking to dive deeper into real estate investing strategies in New York City, here are a few great options:REIA NYC – Real Estate Investors Alliance: Monthly workshops and networking focused on deal analysis, financing, and scaling portfolios. reianyc.orgBiggerPockets NYC Meetups: Regular events where active investors, lenders, and agents share strategies and insights. biggerpockets.com/eventsNYC Real Estate Week: Multi-day conference covering investing trends, financing, and market insights. nycrealestateweek.comInman Connect NYC: Industry conference with sessions on investing strategies, market trends, and networking opportunities. inman.com/connectThese events are excellent for learning, networking, and connecting with experienced investors and industry professionals.