The properties chosen for comparison should be in the same neighborhood, the closer the better. 

And if she chooses to stay then she has chosen to live with the noise, not been forced to.

Actually, rather than go through the trouble of relying on a realtor to bid for HUD homes on your behalf, I've chosen to obtain my own RE license.  

I would do it again but it was a gamble not seeing inside of house etc however it selling tommorow and it cost attorney fees, for mediation and that's about all that was extra since was an ejectment and not eviction.

You can cheat/gamble when you've got the cash and experience and still want to, but I wouldn't recommend it on your first one. 

Mostly it boils down to putting together a solid team of professionals that you can trust in your chosen market. 

The answer lies within your chosen Exit Strategy.Joe VilleneuveREcapSystemA2REIC

I'd much rather invest for a 1% rule with the help of people I know and trust. 2% rule is not worth the gamble, if you don't have a team.

Once I've done a few deals in the niche I've chosen and feel comfortable with my  skills I believe I'll be ready to tackle the next niche, whatever that may be. 

Okay, I'm going to put in my two cents about why I've chosen not to get licensed.