(Of course, if everyone believes something is true, then the property value is going to go down regardless of whether it is true or not.)It will be good to have some unbiased opinion on the drywall problem because it might represent a fantastic opportunity if the problem is a temporary obsession by the media.

Your question happens to be frequently asked; I posted a bunch of BP links in this thread to help those asking the same question:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/39235-new-member-from-phoenix-azYou'll get opinions leaning both ways in that thread (I try to be unbiased wherever possible).

I especially appreciate the honest, credible, and unbiased advice (50% rule, $100 per door goal) I've seen here, compared to books that oversimplify investing and overexxagerate profits.

Paul, the easiest thing for you to do would be to get an unbiased 3rd party opinion of the value.

You can short cut some of this by paying to have your house appraised or talking to a local relator who knows the market and can give you a fair and unbiased estimate of these numbers.

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

Well the sellers RE agent is trying to get the seller the max price, so while I would hope they would give you unbiased results, it would be against their own and their clients interest

•Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

Honestly this seems to be a well researched, relatively unbiased article that sticks to facts and numbers.