This could be a sign of strong negotiating skills among sellers or a market where buyers are willing to pay close to asking price.Finally, the Median Sold Price is $576,500, which gives sellers an idea of the average sales price in the current market.

I’m having a hard time figuring out the answer to the last question at the end of the chapter in the Hone Your Skills section.

Many appraisers don't have time or knowledge/skill to go after that type of business and may welcome the help.

Work to learn all the micro-skills you need to master to profitably invest,2.

I just thought I would mention that just because you have the skill set to do the rehab labor doesn't necessarily mean you should be doing the work. 

They are highly skilled, highly credentialed, and that means they're highly paid).Depending on the cause(s) and solution(s) to the problem, the property may need to be vacated--now you've got an empty property that's bleeding cash, and not bringing in any rent.

I have 40 years of experience in the home design and construction industry, a ton of skills, and talent.

You'll learn who's who in your market and learn a skill. 

What skills do you have that can help in real estate investing? 

I would not recommend using appraisal gaps because if the appraisal is less than the offer 1) you are overpaying for the property based on the value set by a skilled independent appraiser 2) you have to come in with a bigger down which impacts return, reserves, etc.