I would think a more nuanced marketing approach where agents compensation is based on achievable results and other factors (e.g., hours committed to representation, achievement goals, discounts for properties based on price for square footage, negotiation of post escrow discounts, credit for seller/agent cooperation, transaction coordination commitment) might be more digestible for a buyer.Should be interesting to see going forward, but I do think in general, agent compensation will be less as things develop.

They are zoning and land use regulations, accessibility, environmental factors, market analysis, topography and terrain, utilities and services, neighbourhood characteristics, restrictions and opportunities, development feasibility, financial analysis etcetera.

There's many factors other than DTI on a conventional financing.

So while local wages are a factor in home prices, local buyers only account for ~14% of transaction volume.

Just factor in for extra time and extra money 

When factoring in risk, I agree with @V.G Jason

A crash will not happen due to inventory(local-regional factors at play), but you're pricing for general correction upon the eve of the slow and doomy Q4.

This way, you can still have a personal touch in your selection but ensure that your decisions are based on measurable factors rather than subjective preferences.

I'm looking mostly for if I buy a 4-unit quadplex (example, or Triplex), how to calculate NOI, Monthly Cash Flow, Rehab, Cap Rate, Cash-on-Cash, etc.For example, whenever I find a property on Crexi, Loopnet, MLS, etc. the NOI sounds good but when you factor in mortgage to get the cash flow, it's almost always negative.I also don't know how to properly calculate a rehab to see ARV so that may be the other issue.

Hello George, This depends on a lot of factors.