I think @Jd Martin nailed it.A "rule of thumb" is defined as "a useful principle having wide application but not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable in every situation.As a rule of thumb, I like apples.

@Michael KretchYou have come to the right place to connect with the wide array of real estate professionals and investors.

In my experience, "comps" could be a wide range of quality and may not provide any sort of reasonable value comparison for the subject property.  

wide company, servicing multiple states, or nationwide?

My overall experience was very good, and I was able to meet with wide range of property management companie as well.  

These properties I have access to are off market and nation wide so I don't think it will be difficult finding buyers but would like some tips as to were to look.

If you're interest in lots of different aspects of REI, your alerts can get out of hand easily (I get like 100+ per day and my focus is relatively narrow compared to newer investors who are casting a wide net) so it's good to know that if something special and specific turns up, it'll be highlighted for you.Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the Birmingham turnkey market.Best of luck!

that's nation wide. 

Is it wide open?

This type of inspection is geared more toward finding large ticket items like roof, attic, structural, system wide problems like aluminum wiring.