And regardless of whatever claims a company makes regarding the ranking of phone numbers, it's 100% not accurate and they are just trying to make it sound better.    

And before people start saying that the Seller will just net more, that also isn't accurate.

I'm basically 50/50 right now between real estate (accurate equity assessment) and stocks (index funds/401k, roth IRA etc).

Are the number from the estimator accurate or is there a better way to find out the the correct number.

That would give you an idea, but an agent will be a more precise ARV with real comps and also can recommend you the areas.Metroplex is big so also check that the realtor is experienced in the market area that you are looking for.You can use Redfin to get a rough idea but they are not accurate.

I find that part highly unusual and I wanted to make sure the way I read that was accurate.

I also like to make it a condition that the seller deliver a couple of days before closing an Estoppel Certificate from the tenant where the tenant confirms:  (a) true and accurate copy of the lease and all amendments thereto; (b) address/unit they are occupying; (c) statement that Landlord is not in default under the Lease: (d) statement that Tenant is not in default under the Lease; and (e) statement of monthly rent and remaining term.This protects the buyer in the event there has been a subsequent written or verbal amendment of the lease (that the seller does not disclose) and prevents the tenant from making statements to the buyer/new landlord that are different from the terms of the lease that was provided to the buyer from the seller.Vivian

A more accurate example of what I do is provide the turnkey experience to investors on assets that are not currently in turnkey shape.

That database is quite large - and its ability to predict pricing is getting more fine-tuned and accurate every day. 

Is the number from the estimator accurate or is there a better way to find out the the correct number.