Just trying to determine how to force that appreciation higher in order to take advantage of (i.e. leverage) what in my mind would be improvement but may not translate in the eyes of an appraiser or the Market in general.

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There are also incredible opportunities for people to be taken advantage of.  

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Hey Matt,The first thing that I'd say is that the tool you're using is not the MLS, it's a company that buys data from the MLS and then displays it for consumers.If your choice is between Redfin and the local MLS (which is called MRIS in the DC area), then the MLS will have a slight advantage just based on the sheer amount of data that's available for any given property.

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But it worked out ok.I would consider it an advantage that Millie will keep an eye on your house.

Each has its advantages as well as disadvantages.

They still have a substantial retirement through the company he's employed by, but it appears it would not be advantageous to cash a chunk of it out to turn around and buy a house.Also Jon, you're exactly right in terms of interest being money gone forever just as rent.

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