Ike you say, things are less out of whack in the Maritimes than, say, in Toronto.Bart:  I here you, but you need to normalize for cost of living and not just currency when comparing countries.I hear your point that housing prices in Edmonton are not as desperate, but if look at the Demographia reports (which are more generous in their methodology than others ...

William O'Neil's books (I have a few of them) are good at explaining the methodology.

.), included amenities, parking (on-street, surface or enclosed), current tenant base (young professional, family oriented, senior housing, etc.) as well as those factors that may be unique to the specific municipality or neighborhood.Using the above guidelines should prove helpful in assembling the preferred comp set, and will provide the most accurate insight into the current competitive environment.In a follow-up article, we will discuss the best methodology to use to determine how the subject property is positioned relative to the properly chosen comps.

BP has a book (I'm the author) that lays out a methodology for how to think about and structure you SOW and estimate, and it also has general price ranges...but to know exactly what you'll pay, you need to do some legwork.

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

The examples and metaphors he uses really clarifies the concepts and methodologies he is trying to convey.  

Kind of like appraisal methodologies...one is not better and they all add useful info. 

I am concerned, however, about people feeling ghosted by a coach.I am intrigued by your methodology because you find leads based on high motivation factors, which I think is a great way to cut down the top of the funnel.

Then, as the deals flow in, dissect each one using your preferred analysis methodology.

"Most common methods work fine unless one is running sophisticated strategies (with sizable capital) or taking outside capital (with stringent reporting requirements).More often that not, investor expectations will determine your calculation methodology.