He said he wanted 70k I told him I could give him 50k ( I paid 89.9 in December of '18 for mine and they're basically identical layout, mine appraised for 107k when I bought it) I am part of the local REIA and reached out for some help. 

No matter how long (Or short) a tenant stays there, whether the apartment was rehabilitated just 4 years ago, 11 years ago or almost never touched, the bathroom ceiling in all these apartments share the same look like this one here: Dammam Iskan appartement 22.11.28 - BathroomsThe apartments here are identical, they have 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms and 1 dining room separated with accordion from the 2 living rooms, two small stockrooms, 1 kitchen and 1 entrance, somehow these numbers are below the average.

ARV: $120-$130k (Owner was wanting $125k, the best comp is an identical property across the street selling for $119k.)Market Rent: Approx $1000.Taxes: $911/AnnuallyUpdated flooring, paint, appliances, HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing.So after a long text conversation with the grandson, who is the 'actual' owner now, laying out what I'm trying to do and how I can help them, he's willing to talk on the phone about the deal specifics when he gets back from his vacation on Thursday.Long story short, I find myself able to talk candidly and passionately in passing, but am fearful of over-explaining or over-simplifying the lease-option deal I wish to construct here.

I got quotes from all of them a few weeks back for a loan I'm closing next week and Home Loan Zone and First Heritage had given me loan estimates that were almost identical to each other and beat out everyone else.

It may not give you the hidden identity you're seeking.

The process is literally identical to flipping houses but you're investing 7k...not 700k.

There have been several cases where something unexpected came up, and this let us solve it, f. ex I did a pair of identical duplexes right next door with a shared driveway in the middle (but it was marketed as a fourplex) a tad over a year ago in Vallejo...

That's where an experienced realtor can help.The comparable properties need to be as close to identical as possible in style (don't comp a bungalow with a colonial) and the number of beds, baths, square feet of living area and lot size, garage and basement specs, septic vs town sewer, year built and condition.A few things I use to look for regarding condition if I can't visit the property - updated kitchen and baths (granite/stainless, cabinets, backsplashes, lighting), landscaping (manicured vs overgrown) and the appearance of the interior rooms. 

Two of our properties are next door to each other and nearly identical.

I have 3 daughters and two of them are identical twins.I have been long interested in the idea of real estate investing and after my girls came in to my life I knew that down the road I would need to make some changes to my financial situation, that being said at 37 that time is NOW!