. :-)In terms of whether the property history affects my decision  to buy, I'm assuming you mean my methodology for putting in offer.For me, I will rarely put in a significantly low ball offer if a house has only been on the market less than 2 months.

They are also taxed and treated differently as such the income and expense methodology may be different.You may have to reach out to an accountant and mention information such asWhen was the property purchasedWas the property ever advertised for rent and also suitable for an individual to live in the house?

His methodologies are antiquated and he has not updated the text to conform to today's market.

It is not unsupported if it can be repeatedly demonstrated how their methodologies are spurious and their outcomes are empirically false.

So much wisdom on here.Contractors are tough to find, vet and manage.Only one of the pillars of the "core 4" methodology but so much can go wrong there. 

If that is your methodology, God Bless You.

Policing in 2015 has become a methodology of public relations, driven by public opinion, with liability avoidance as it's #1 priority. 

It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each area from A+ down to F, using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data, and overviews of some of the areas that are most popular with investors.

Regarding some of the questions, this is Freddie Mac's description of its methodology which does seem as a reliable means of having some idea of home price movement: "The Freddie Mac House Price Index (FMHPISM) provides a measure of typical price inflation for houses within the U.S. ...Series are available at three levels of geographical aggregation: Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), state, and national.

Dave's methodology is great.