Adjust for end units and ones that back to busy streets, etc. and you can get an accurate picture of the value pretty easily.

But it is not something I would bet on.

Your best bet is to spend an afternoon down at the county records office with a list of the properties that you are interested in.

Just keep a spreadsheet log of my time.I can then reflect on how many hours I traded for dollars and make a dollars adjustment (in my mind) when making decisions/comparisons .That also might help me look at what I'm spending the most time on and get that stuff outsourced too.

By adjusting your point of view, you can dramatically increase your satisfaction in life while simultaneously building your REI portfolio.How many landlords have walked into their resident's places only to find 60" flat screen TVs with a really nice sound system while the landlord's old 27" CRT TV (w/ no sound system) is sitting at home?

They do line item adjustments on comparables and then come up with a number based on that.

I think it's not a good idea to hold because it's betting on appreciation which is like betting on the stock market.

Looking at about $5K to have him on my team and it would be worth it if they said yes, and he would have a lot of influence on that decision I bet.

I've recently adjusted my insurance practices to insure actual cash value at an amount necessary to pay off the lender if something catastrophic happens and the house is destroyed.

Your best bet would be to connect with landlords in regions you're interested in and put together a takeoff of big ticket items.