., This doesn't have to be an either/or I don't think.1.Most intermediaries only add a small charge for a second purchase so you can do a quick comparison of 250 - 500 for a second purchase in the 1031 vs the costs of the refi loan.2.

Since houses don't trade on cap rates but rather sales comps and fewer institutional buyers purchase houses one or two at a time the price to rent ratio has actually improved in comparison to multifamily in Houston. 

In comparison to the houses it surrounds, it look like the least expensive house in the neighborhood.

I have a realtor and have done all the comparisons.

Sales comparison is the most common from an appraisal perspective but  i would suggest that you consider the following two strategies in assessing whether it makes sense  as an investment:1.

Now I know it can be structured any which way but I'd like to hear how you are structuring it into your buisness NOW in comparison to when you first started.Like do's and dont's if you will.What are your typical terms when discussing with them?

I'm impressed with the number of votes you have in comparison to post.

Small sample size in comparison to all, however, all of them overpromised and underdelivered.

In comparison Hubzu has lower fees but higher starting bids, i have never won any properties from Hubzu.  

Obviously you wouldn't be able to get accurate market analysis to make comparisons, especially if the samples are completely fictitious, but some general reference points should be enough to make an educated decision on whether a deal is feasible or not.