I would assume that using the rounding down would be the most effective in predicting returns. 

Good ones, who know what to do, can do a lot without having you or the seller hire one of us lawyers - in other words, there are a number of curative instruments to get you marketable title. 

Along with the expansion of Grant Road, we predict that homes in this area are going to increase in value, rapidly.

Second, a stable asset that cash flows predictably attracts buyers who want relatively hassle-free stream of income and have a long term time horizon.

As far as appreciation goes, I don't know how to predict houses with good appreciation since I'm so new to the game.

It's difficult to predict which angle of the deal is important to the other party, but be prepared for some give and take to make sure everyone feels like they are getting a good deal.  

I’m in Mississippi and I wanted to know what are some good ways to research the overall market if I’m new to it, what are some techniques I could use that would be helpful, what are things I could be looking up, what keys help me to predict appreciation/depreciation in the future other than reading local articles.

I’m in Mississippi and I wanted to know what are some good ways to research the overall market if I’m new to it, what are some techniques I could use that would be helpful, what are things I could be looking up, what keys help me to predict appreciation/depreciation in the future other than reading local articles.

No one can predict the future.

I have never seen Zillow being able to accurately predict the future appreciation of properties, although the past appreciation does seem pretty reliable.