But if $650 is aligned with similar condos, it might not matter so much.

Am I working with clients,people with partnerships, and businesses who I respect and I am in alignment with?

I'm hoping you all have come up with creative ways to align these things. 

PS – Not sure if you have an industry picked out already to specialize in with Deloitte, but it may be a great idea to get in the real estate sector and push to get on real estate clients that align well with your real estate strategies and goals.

I need to network and align myself with people who are actually investors, do my research and see for myself.

Spend time aligning your goals and expectations now.  

With Gold peaking in the spring of 2011 aligns perfectly with the U.S. dollar bottoming around the same time at an index of 72, starting is 6-7 year bear market rally which aligns with the 2018, the end of the 18 year secular bear market. 

Also, yes, I understand about the tax assessed value not being reliable, but it's fairly reliable around here because our county just did a full reassessment and the market values have been fairly closely aligned with assessed values.

However, some entrepreneurial thought leaders and real estate commentators are increasingly highlighting the benefits of offline, and personal connections.It all comes down to what is best for business, and enabling real estate professionals to stay in alignment with the things they really care about.

Finally, based on her goals I would encourage her to research specific types of investing strategies that best align with her goals.