Everyone has different goals some investors invest in real estate to preserve wealth, some to lessen their tax burden, and some to make cash flow.

If you buy one, though, make sure to take off the top and check it out before you take it home--being natural, the veining patterns vary considerably from box to box! 

The color and pattern selections make it easy to design with.

Nothing wrong with trying something new, just be sure to minimize the risks and lessen the learning curve in the process.

Get a copy of the report and double check the info that is being input.If that does not lessen the amount, there is more than 1 way to estimate the rebuild cost.  

But there are some fun patterns here.

Two thoughts, both of which have to do with using quantitative vs. qualitative data: Numbers are good for discerning patterns and making high-level comparisons, but don't (can't) really tell the on-the-ground story.

I will say our public transit is not the best and that's due to voting patterns and racism /  myths about crime.

So yes, real estate "value" will increase, perpetually, forever, in a inclining cyclical wave pattern. 

Usually a pattern will emerge on a 'normal' deal in your area.