I would imagine many as is sellers would rather concede a buyers credit instead of seeing the sale fall through and having to disclose the defects that were discovered.

Once you make that argument and have evidence to back it up they will usually concede and take care of it.

Estimated cost of this crap-shoot is $5,000 - $10,000 plus whatever we have to concede to neighbors such as special landscaping, fences...etc.

If you are in that position of strength, then I'll readily concede that living next to your tenant is probably fine.

Not likely.I do think it's really great you're trying to make this work and figure out your options - that's a good trait that will serve you well in real estate, but once you get to a certain point you need to concede and say "yea, okay this isn't worth it anymore."

I would think sales prices above list price indicates a frenzy or panic whereas below list means sellers price aggressively and concede a percent or two in negotiations.

I DO, however, concede that there are other tax benefits to property that are not duplicated via the student loans. 

I will concede that your post is longer than this one, by word count, I hit return more than you did perhaps.GoodLuckWithYourFindings!

However I will more accurately concede your point if you trade me the volatility of stocks for the logistical nightmare of having to have a fire sale on your residence or  evict your renters on a foreclosure when your ARV dips during a downturn. 

Eventually, he conceded and we went to settlement earlier today :)I want to publicly thank Ned Carey for all of his advice and words of encouragement.