But then again maybe the MLS is the one place I need to stop looking.Sometimes in rural and low valued prop areas, MLS comps are only a fraction of the the recent sales.  

The studies are conducted all over the U.S.As for hedge funds, keep in mind many of them lost their shirts by holding real estate securites and properties that within a few days was worth a fraction of their original investment.

Hi Maureen,To save you some money you might look into a (BPO) brokers price opinion.They are similar to appraisals at a fraction of the cost.

As you know from your study of the Federal Reserve; fiat money; and fractional reserve banking - you know that a complete collapse is inevitable.

I'm quite sure the fractional ownership is okay, but is the lease option idea feasible while accomplishing tax deferral of the capital gains.

I wrestled with the same question and decided to forgo pet insurance, as I couldn't reconcile myself to paying month after month and only using a fraction of my premiums every year in routine care.

But no way would I put more than a small fraction of net worth into them.

Hi @Agustin Figer RN    I'd have to agree with @Roman M.Tax Liens will give you the best opportunity to potentially obtain property at a fraction of the cost, or receive the interest associated with them.

I am aware that I can refinance a home immediately if I paid cash on it, however I have always been limited to some fraction of the purchase price. 

I'll buy fractional interests or disparate pieces or estate, even in litigation, knowing how to reassemble the paper pieces later.