No farmer would go past $7,000 per acre on this ground since there is a lot of waste ground and the way the land lays there are about 4 different fields. 

The other small hack... labor costs for tiling..

Usually the discrepancy lays in poor assumptions:1.

“Jorge, this is pure gold—you’re laying out the exact playbook for maximizing every inch of a property’s potential.

That's it, but a) print out a page for each property you think is comparable, b) make the list of repairs long and inclusive of everything you've done. c) Put larger items first like kitchen remodel......and don't just say 'kitchen remodel', list things like 'custom backsplash tile/Bosch appliances/recessed can lighting/pot filler/etc. d) Cite the price/value of the work done, and don't be afraid to be generous.

Fortunately our remedy was fairly simple, large floor fans and new ceiling tiles but it was a massive inconvenience and the damage would likely be much worse if it repeated in units in other places.

Along the way, I discovered hardwood floors under the tile (unfortunately, not salvageable) and replaced them with new hardwood.

I usually advise folks moving to a new area to rent for awhile to get the lay of the land.

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a potential deal, but skipping this step can lead to costly mistakes.Getting your real estate license is also a solid strategy just realize once you have a license wholesaling may not be in the cards as its a very gray area.Lastly, since you're planning to buy properties for yourself in 2026, start laying the groundwork now.

Put drain tiles along the hillside so water doesn’t erode all the way down.