I compared other properties in terms of age, sq ft, acres, beds, baths, basement, garage and a subjective measure of interior condition.I have a huge problem with the automated comps (Zillow, RPR, etc) because they could not account for the interior condition. 

@James Thompson Transferring property from your in-laws to you can be done through a gift, sale, or trust transfer, each with different tax implications.

One of the most important lessons in real estate is that you never fall in love with the deal.

Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

@Chris CoreCan’t find a rental property to cashflow?

Anyone based out of the Maritime provinces in Canada? I’m looking to find all sorts of people to work with, contractors, agents, private lenders, staging businesses. I also have questions about title and escrow compan...

I have a unique deal that the property owner is just wanting the builder to build him a home for "free" and he will sign over the land.

Neither your idea nor turnkey real estate is bad. 

Letting Go for Your Bottom Line: A Lesson for Real Estate InvestorsHey BiggerPockets Community,If you’re a real estate investor, whether you own rental properties, flip houses, or manage syndications, there’s a critical lesson that could boost your bottom line: Letting Go.Many of us get into real estate because we want control over our financial future.

A good tenant is more than just a rent check—they should respect your property, your rules, and the people around them.