Many times it does not take into account accurately about the upgrades, condition and some of the other subtle factors that determine value, but like they say in horseshoes and grenades, close enough.

Just got done reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k, by Mark Manson.

@Charlie Moore “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson

Can I break up the parcel into two pieces- one with the SFH and acerage, and one with the two duplexes, thereby qualifying for some flavor of conventional/ residential mortgage? 

Let me be clear:You post an ad of any sort, no matter how blatant or subtle, in this thread and its going to be deleted.

By the way I didn't know you can lease a smoothe for 1 year man wonder if it's pomegranate flavor!!!!!

The reason we have at least some socialistic flavored laws is due to the fact that if they did not exist the communistically minded capitalists would rape the population more than they are, so since you are not in a position to buy the bank you need to protect yourself since the name of the game seems to be survival of the fittest.

Sounds like you need to follow James' suggestion and look at additional ways to target motivated sellers.Motivated sellers come in many flavors.

We weren't able to find out what the other offers were, but I believe we got subtle guidance from the listing agent that helped us make a winning offer.

It doesn't sound like the landlord is terribly sophisticated.Maintenance comes in a few flavors.