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Inversely, Northeast and Midwest metros like Chicago, Hartford, and Boston have seen tight supplies.  

With proximity to Boston (60-90 minutes) and a growing remote workforce, these markets offer undervalued properties with high upside potential when developed with the right partner.Market AdvantagesDemographic ShiftsBoston metro professionals seeking affordable housing with more spaceRemote workers migrating from high-cost urban centersGrowing retiree population from MassachusettsEconomic DriversLowest state taxes in New England (no income or sales tax)Strong regional employment in tech, healthcare and manufacturingExpanding broadband infrastructure enabling rural workSupply/Demand ImbalanceLimited new construction in rural townsAging housing stock in need of renovationHigh barriers to entry for large developersTarget Investment Strategies1.

Little background here....My brother and I are real estate investors from the Boston area. 

You name it, not just the mines but the transport lines to terminals, the terminals, something is clearly in process. 

Neighborhoods like these that feature modern open air malls like Pike & Rose, good proximity with easy transportation access to many different major employment hubs, options for a suburban / urban lifestyle mix with proximity to essential services and entertainment / experience focused retailers while offering tight knit community aspects and the ability to buy at a lower price per square foot, and much of their total infrastructure and development pipeline in the future that will keep in mind current preferences of residents, are the types of neighborhoods that are setup perfectly to appease to what the vast majority of people are looking for in a rapidly changing, post pandemic, hybrid work environment.

Proximity to schools, public transportation, and amenities like shopping centers can make properties more attractive to potential tenants.

I live abroad, but I will be in Portugal in December and I'm planning to visit Entroncamento and talk with local real estate brokers and other locals to better understand the rental market there, to have more information for my analysis.I'm looking to locations close to Lisbon and with good infrastructure (transports, social, manufacturing, etc) with prices under 60k, because I think in 5 to 10 years, they can have  appreciation between 20% to 40% in some cases.Thats my experience with investing in Barreiro, In less than a year I have aprecciation around 20%-25% in 2 apartments that I bought under market value in the beginning of 2020 and rents are around the 1% of acquisition value.I also plan to talk with some banks to understand better what refinancing solutions are available in the market.Regards,Mauro

I am a current teacher (middle school math, Boston) I will retire in about 4-6 years.

Some additional context on the area: There are 10+ new housing developments going up within a one-mile radiusA major public transportation hub is being renovated next to my neighborhoodA large indoor sports complex has been proposed less than 2 miles away  I earn around $48,000/year (not including rental income) and would love input on: Creative ways to get into my second deal while juggling renovation-related credit usageWhether a HELOC vs full refinance makes more sense in this situationHow to maintain momentum and keep scaling while building cash flow  Appreciate any advice or real-world experiences — especially from anyone who scaled up after their first house hack.