Comparatively speaking, if you were to go buy a home off the MLS with a $120,000 purchase price with 25% down payment, that would be $40,000 out of pocket (25% down = $30k + $10k in closing costs).So are you $5k better? 

Over the 10 year span from 2010 to 2020, the median price for a single-family home in Austin increased on average of around 8% year over year.You're correct that there's more upward pressure over time on prices for homes below the market median compared to those priced at or above the median.

You can come check it out, and compare pricing, you will like it.

@Malachi Hoots so with multifamily the sold comps do not come up as often and are less likely to be used compared to SFHs.

Did you look or compare any other solutions similar to Constant Contact?

San Francisco is short of homes by a factor 7 when compared to more stable markets.

Yes, cap rates are extremely lower compared to other states such as AZ, MD, NC, etc, but value-add/building equity is much more significant.

I should have done more homework before I purchased a lesser value project.At Bill Brandt-I actually think i am growing by purchasing a lesser value home (I would own this free and clear) compared to a mortgage-but sounds like the IRS doesn't think so.I may look into purchasing a couple more homes to bring that value up to $208ish.

I think my agent is pretty knowledgeable, but of course I don't have anyone to compare her to, so who knows?

BOTH homes have one main level and one basement level.Why would I try to compare a 3 bed 2 bath and try to comp it against a 5 bed 3 bath?