Have you considered that maybe the comp sold for a lower price because of its condition, size, or a variety of other reasons/conditions requiring a lower selling price. 

We have lots of local Real Estate Investment Associations (REIA) around and even more great people with wide varieties of experience. 

Redfin has the ability to search "remarks" (which my understanding are specific remarks agents can enter in to a variety of different fields, but doesn't query the description) under the Home Facts in their filter.Thank you again for the help.

On the other hand, Cash on Cash Return seems to be calculated a variety of ways. 

Many receive the service animal prior to leaving active service, provided free by a variety of recognized service animal companies. 

If appraisal doesn't come in - they have to put more money down (just something to consider).2) Cash is king - you are freeing up your capital3) Spring is always a good time to sell with all the flowers are in bloom!

I especially want to learn to work well with a variety  of investors and providing the type of deals they want.  

They do a great job of hosting a variety of topics and guests.

That said, pledging loans is sort of how our finance system works.The structure of a pledge can take on a variety of forms.  

If a property does come ON the market "below" market value it usually get bid closer to actual market value.If you are looking for inspiration on how to be successful @ finding those "off" market deals, take a listen to a variety of podcasts.