We all know how easily statistics can be massaged to illustrate any point a person would like to make.  

Not seeing how to massage you from the mobile app 😊

So I can no longer work as a nurse in corrections a massage therapist my 30 year careers gone in an instant.

Getting the property under contract at the right price can be the next challenge -you may have found what looks like a good deal , but may take a bit of massaging to get the seller to meet you on your terms. 

If you aim to make your numbers look like they'll break even, you're liable to massage said numbers to make them work, rather than remaining dispassionate and investing based on the numbers.What are your specific financial goals with investing in real estate?

Not suitable for massage parlor, tattoo artists, or band recording studio. 

We agree together on what we want to focus on, including the specific areas, and Jerry massages the data to come up with the best list.

When this happens, they have to "massage" the search range to include other properties that are actually comparable.  

And of course property values are systematically down in that scenario, and then you're really pissed off and f*ucked due to market conditions.

Use what others have said as a base and massage it to where you're comfortable to pull the trigger.