So I have a relative that flips houses. I would like to invest. What should I expect as a rate of return?For example, he will puchase the property for 50k, needs 15k for renovations. I give him 5k. He does all the wor...

Talk to the contractors who specifically did the work to the park.

I've seen quite a few posts on BP on this, but many are old and may be outdated, and there are none that I've seen that have specifically described if multi-state is included. 

(and anyone else following): you’re right that this is still a bit specific to the Boston market - generally for investors, sellers will assume a $1k waiver is just a gamble you’re willing to give away if you want to back out.

@Michael Bridgett I haven't pulled the trigger yet in Waynesboro, specifically.

I'm still in the black by a good margin but I don't want to maintain the property all winter and there's no sure thing of selling in spring.On the other hand, my Greenlake rental flew.  

Certainly the margins are decreasing due to both increased government regulation and market saturation.But professionals like Neil Collins here in Portland, who self-manage effectively, and can deal with government wonkage effectively still have profitable margins.  

Do you have specific questions you normally ask when introducing yourself to neighbors?

Specifically I note that there is no allocation to management, landscaping, snow removal, unit turns, etc.As always, verify everything!

If so, and the title commitment identifies those encroachments as specific exceptions on the title commitment, you would say "Not acceptable.