For instance the 2bed 2bath condo that I rent now for $3,150 (with roommate) had an identical unit just sell for $850,000 with $675/mo HOA. 

Both houses are technically identical, and the allowance is there.

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What some others have said echos this impression of mine:Chris Clothier:“Roofstock wants to give the impression that they have handled everything for you and they are the experts.”A screenshot from a private message sent to me (identity concealed): Another screenshot from another investor's (let's call him/her Anonymous2) private message:What Anonymous2 wrote at the end of this screenshot reminds me of @Tony Kim 's comment that Roofstock isn't ideal for investors who want to play a very passive role in the purchase. 

The Identity of Interest Certification form definitely helps.

I'm dealing with identical situation to yours and I'm just counting down the days to the six month mark.

Your 1 year ROIs are almost identical.

They look nearly identical, please let me know which one you went with, and why?

Don't assume that all auction companies operate identically.

I bought two SFRs for slightly higher price then you paid and the rent and PITI are almost identical to yours.