Birmingham has proven to be a big destination for young professionals with degrees - a group that  starts more businesses at a younger age than previous generations.

Age of roof/AC/electric/plumbing/? 

Ask about the age of the roof and systems (water heaters and furnaces).

I've seen a couple of properties in Springfield especially with a sign from the county, something along the lines of "this property is an environmental hazard due to lead, unsafe for human occupancy, especially for children under the age of 6 and pregnant women..."

I agee with @Dennis M.SN: I have a friend with a 1970 SX Conv.....and another friend that just picked up a 70 or 71 SX conv the other day.....

In other words, given home price is contributed by sf, age etc. 

Ya get rid of that realtor , bc assesment is okay for certain facts like age of home etc.

The actual age of a building may be shorter or longer than its effective age.eminent domainThe right of a government to take private property for public use upon payment of its fair market value.

If you have flexibility on a location there is almost always a home for sale for a similar price with a better assigned school (particularly now with the population aging/retiring and both parents of a child more likely to work).

all three are distinctly different in form and function.roofstock is more of a MLS type system highly automated representing civilian sellers by and large and some turn key companies will list their stock on Roofstock.. its pretty snazzy however after care is between you and the PM.Homeunion has some hybrid of turnkey marketing company in the same vane as Jason Hartman Maverick Norada etc.MI is what many consider the gold standard in turn key investing.. very deep experience in the space.. and control all aspects..