Wow thanks MikeOH & ncarey, thank you very much for the enlightenment :D I see I can learn so much from this forum :D

Very enlightening.

MacPherson for enlightening me as to the ins and outs of the real estate process, especially in reference to points, closing costs and USDA LOANS.Thank you for enlightening me on mortgage brokers and the financial aspects when working with them in the mortgage lending process.Hopefully, this will help me guide my daughters in the process of obtaining their first home!

I know this is almost one year ago and you were active on BP two days ago, so enlighten me for educational purposes please.

I wish I had something wise and enlightening to tell you to help your situation.

Maybe someone else can enlighten us both.The MLS is basically the same sort of site, it just gives licensed agents a little more insight - we can see expired/sold/withdrawn etc listings complete with broker comments and pictures, even if those have been taken off of redfin, zillow, etc.I would think you would get more variation based on how the comps are adjusted rather than which site you use, but Anson can jump in and correct me if he disagrees.

All in all, this has been very enlightening and we still haven't even bought our first rental property!

If anyone sees a hole in my numbers please feel free to enlighten me.

If you want more specifics of what the aftermath looks like post back and I'm sure we can enlighten you.

The whole process was very enlightening and really opened up my eyes as to what is out there that you might just normally drive by when you do not have the mindset of an REI.