Do any of you invest in Boston or know how healthy the market is?

The reaction and legislation (and their attempt to force people to do things not based on any science or even a rational explanation) enacted on its behalf are 5 times worse.If you are under the age of 60 and healthy, you're chance of dying from Covid-19 if you catch it, is exactly 0.002% (Infection fatality rate).

If you are dead set on a HELOC you will likely need the following for an investment property: An excellent credit score (720 or higher), A maximum 80% loan-to-value ratio, Healthy cash reserves on hand, Sufficient income from tenants, Additional features that make the property attractive, like whether it has long-term tenants (Source https://www.rocketmortgage.com...)

No high-pressure tactics (aside from a healthy email stream and your typical guru, if there) - do what works for you.3) Addison - "Roddy Roundup" http://www.meetup.com/RoddyRoundUpDFW/Founded by George Roddy, his club meets monthly and offers good introductory training and since he attracts mostly noobs, its often basic training.

Hope you are staying safe and healthy.  

@Colleen Keenan you should expect 5+ yrs of negative CF when buying in the south bay, however after 10+ yrs you’ll have healthy CF.

I look for landlord friendly locations with population growth and a healthy economy.

Hope everyone is safe and healthy days!

I have gone through all the comments and while some are getting close to what may be considered over the line, they will stand for now as I believe the debate to be healthy for the BP membership to benefit from.

The key to success is a healthy network.