However, this list underscores the importance of having the help and guidance of a professional who understands the residential real estate sales process.REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and pledge to uphold the stringent, enforceable tenets of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics in their professional dealings with the public.SELLER(S)’ REPRESENTATIONPRE-LISTING ACTIVITIES1.

The underscore to the bottom line is that "good deals" are not found in the asking price, but in the NOI.Hope that helps!

Second, it underscores the broader theme of many BP posts which is go invest in C or D towns because A and B are way out of your budget.

., so that you don't notice...for example, if the real David Greene has his username as David_Greene, they might add 2 (qty.) underscores to make it seem like its the real David Green...for example, David__Greene, see how one can be easily fooled? 

In addition, the absence of any intent to lease the properties to generate returns underscores the case that the property was purchased solely to re-sell.Since the taxpayer purchased and sold fifteen properties within three years and did not attempt to lease or hold the properties for a significant period of time, the Tax Court deemed that the taxpayer’s business activity would be most appropriately classified as “dealers of real estate”.

Although this does not make me feel better it underscores the fact that the management on this leaves much to be desired.

You may get lost in a thread and not understand following posts made, but you can certainly stay and enjoy the forum chatter that underscores a more narrow view of a topic to your liking.  

It underscores the importance of thorough due diligence and working with a knowledgeable local agent who understands the intricacies of each area.Thank you for sharing your insights—it's discussions like these that shed light on the fascinating evolution of Columbus' real estate landscape.

I'm being a little glib but it's just to underscore (as @Steve DellaPelle points out) that your "Profit" isn't your profit. 

@Amy Haas - your experience is not too unusual here and underscores the importance of having a good realtor AND a good inspector.