I just compared a segment of their database to the local MLS listings and it didn't seem to me that they are up-to-date.

Jeff gave a really good reply; I'll expand on one segment to give some further ideas.Originally posted by Jeff S:...Your best bet is to talk to others.

If other multi's in your market improve, then you could take another look at doing so.Second, do not take cues from SFR's as it is a completely different market segment and should not be considered in making your decisions.

As a seller, I instructed our agent to provide the appraiser with an ample number of rock solid non-REO comps (the buyers later said they thought it wouldn't pass appraisal and they could negotiate a lower price, but that didn't happen).Sooner or later, the RE industry (read that as Banks, Realtors and Appraisers) need to put aside this "it's a buyers market, buyers get what buyers want" mantra and all homes must be compared to SS and REOs because they are a larger segment of homes sold.

This being said, the design must be driven by the segmentation of the end user of the real estate.

I recently started mailing a few different segments and the one area I haven't figured out is how to effectively and efficiently manage the lists.

Here are some of the things that I am looking for, I will appreciate if you could share based on the deals you have done in this specific segment.1) What is usually the occupancy rate in senior independent housing?

It seems that the distressed loan segment of the market has created it's own conversation and narrative about what it means to be in the business.  

You can not use any part of the property for personal gain, and must strictly segment income and capital gains back to the respective owners, but there is no reason you can't do it.Adam

While I do not agree with Dave Ramsey about everything, there is a segment of the population( The ones that cant wait to buy their next flat screen because its only $29 a month) that needs to follow his planI used OPM to do my flips for many years but I will tell you I do sleep a little better at night with no debt