We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors." ~ George Washington

KORA states:"No person shall knowingly sell, give or receive, for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, any property or service to persons listed therein, any list of names and addresses contained in or derived from public records … Any person subject to this section who knowingly violates the provisions of this section shall be liable for the payment of a civil penalty in an action brought by the attorney general or county or district attorney in a sum set by the court not to exceed $500 for each violation."

(6) To collect notes, obligations, dividends, and all other payments that may be due and payable to the Trust; to deposit the proceeds thereof, as well as any other moneys from whatsoever source they may be derived, in any suitable bank or depository, and to draw the same from time to time for the purposes herein provided

There is a state law (Kansas Open Records: K.S.A. 45-230) that state, "No person shall knowingly sell, give or receive, for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, any property or service to persons listed therein, any list of names and addresses contained in or derived from public records … Any person subject to this section who knowingly violates the provisions of this section shall be liable for the payment of a civil penalty in an action brought by the attorney general or county or district attorney in a sum set by the court not to exceed $500 for each violation.") that makes it illegal to buy/sell information obtained from public records for marketing purposes.

We're looking to improve the calculation by increasing the range, up to 3 miles, but without fixed or new comps its challening to derive an accurate ARV.

I am also that ''smart traveler'' on the investment path that truly listens to veteran investors and even those with wise words derived from hardship and fruitful mistakes.

If your investment debt is less than the income derived from it, then it is making you money.As long as your personal debt is in place, those monthly payments are making you need more income and thus more investment debt.  

I have several short derivative positions on.Who is buying in at these high levels and who is out completely?

Otherwise, see what you are able to afford financially, and possibly put more skin in the deal for a down payment to buffer your equity position.Also I'd recommend making a plan as to what you are expecting Real Estate to do for you down the road, derive a road map, and have an exit strategy.Best of luck to you @Alan Ferrante!

Well, the following article, upon which the above stats are derived, explains:http://www.census.gov/housing/census/publications/..."