Just found it curious that such a large proportion were out of town owners, since that seems to be a popular demographic to market to.  

Lower priced properties increase the potential for "drama" and proportionally increase the maintenance costs compared to the purchase price.

I would add one other element which is that vacancy rates and moving numbers typically are worse in colder weather but the difference is typically proportional to the average.This can be not so big a deal in a good area, but a very big deal in a worse one. e.g.

Don't know that anyone changed their minds but I think the basic threads were; 'whatever the market will accept' on one side and on the other side 'proportional to money put in + "fair" compensation for time / services'.

I know Gary Keller writes about investing, but I do find myself wondering what proportion of his fortune he actually made off of investing and how much comes from all the eager agents in the brokerage ;)Talk with other investors in your area.

Mine is a cut and fill on a hillside with insufficient compaction on the fill side.

I think he just cut corners, didn't install  proper weed barrier do didn't make it 3" compacted so stated in error contract.I didn't ask for references (my mistake) and I believe the license number was on the contract, I will check tonight.  

Rents have climbed not in proportion.

LOL I just assumed with your experience of biblical proportions, and your sharing of tablets, you've earned your stripes and the just reputation as the "ray of sunshine" so depicted in your avatar. :) I do appreciate your wisdom and presence on this site!

More details/observations below..In 2009 & 2010, I saw a large proportion of sold homes that were in very poor physical condition (REO's etc) and not ready to be occupied, which appeared to be weighing heavily downward on price indeces.