That said, we then go forward to calculate the cap rate...an accurate number we can use for comparison.

For a comparison of cash flow or buy and hold cash neutral properties , please read this thread and last couple responses.

More of a contrast than a comparison butReal Estate=a BusinessStocks=an InvestmentI wouldn't recommend real estate to someone looking for an investment and stocks to someone looking to run a business.A closer comparison would be REITs to Stocks or Real Estate to Daytrading.Liquidity is a major difference.

However, this comparison between the charts shows quite a daily variance.

By the evening of March 4, 32 of the 48 states, as well as the District of Columbia had closed their banks.[38] The New York Federal Reserve Bank was unable to open on the 5th, as huge sums had been withdrawn by panicky customers in previous days.[39] Beginning with his inauguration address, Roosevelt began blaming the economic crisis on bankers and financiers, the quest for profit, and the self-interest basis of capitalism ** This is only what has happen before, the comparisons are eerie to say the least.

How can you tell if your odds are greater (a bank that is lending for a LOC) by evaluating the comparison chart on banktracker.com?

I chose this company because of the good rates the broker charge in comparison to other brokers.

And good arguments for using a listing agent, especially the comparison to book publishing.

The present value of the future capital gains tax is probably quite low in comparison to the value of the cash invested in something with upside. 

Good deal- just as a comparison, I have 2 (2) bedroom properties in this area that rent for $675 each.