While I understand your point, I do think that having a strong hold on what the most current FMV is for and B/H property is important for three reasons:Metrics, negotiating, making money when I buyBut, I agree 100% about becoming my own appraiser, and had not thought of using the closing sales data as a proxy for comps.

Ok, yes we can use RTM, but not for everything, at some point in time, we need boots on the groundUtility managementLegislative (I feel like we are being turned into a somewhat of communistic world) told what we can do with our own properties that we own, pay taxes on, pay insurance and maintenance etc…Lack of choices on landlord insurance( sky high costs)Lack of affordable housing, with a stronghold on choices and change from very old laws in place for zoningThese are a few that I could think off the top of mind!

Uber, Google, Microsoft, Apple and Autodesk already have strongholds here, thanks in part to Carnegie Mellon University's AI developments.

I may move money to Texas, where LUI has a stronghold and many opportunities too, giving me a little geographic diversity.The ultimate goal, before my demise will be over 800 front doors and $750,000-$1,000,000 cash flow per year.  15 million in Equity or net worth and approximately $50,000,000 in total value of all RE.  

This is true even considering the population shift in Chicago in the last 2-3 years.I think overall, I think hotels still have the stronghold in the corporate market - I do know that there is a huge pull for Millennials to travel using Airbnb, particularly for leisure.

This strong hold down system is what makes it hold on tenaciously, and also is what makes it damaging.

The management companies down here dominate and have obviously had their strong-hold well before the likes of Air BnB/VRBO showed up - self-management is the way to go if you have the bandwidth and skills to do so. 

The market was strong holding up at 75% LTV.  

Some of the things your attorney may suggest are:- requiring the contractor to require the same coverage of any sub that they bring onto the property- strong hold harmless clause in your favordiscuss it also with an insurance agent experienced with construction.  

I feel better when I eat better, but sugar still has a stronghold on me, and my family recently revolted against our vegan diet