In some cultures it would be considered strange to move out unless getting married so I wonder if this could be influencing your parents desire for you to stay there.

Although they’re not strongly correlated, there is enough data to show that cap rate tracks the movement of interest rate (some say cap rate tracks the movement of 10-year TBill yield which influences interest rates in general).

So if the appraiser is ethical the information doesn't influence them one way or the other unless it is supported by the overall market.

Ive got other properties that didnt cash flow at all a decade ago, and today after a decade of high rent growth they are cash cows.So I guess then maybe the cap rate and cash flow do influence my decision...I prefer low cap rate properties.

Has anyone been influenced in their real estate career by what this guy did in his? 

Greetings fellow investors If you are reading this it tells me you are often educating yourself to improve your knowledge and success rate.Is fair to assume we’ve read several books but there’s always one that sticks ...

It will heavily influence the strategy.

I don't know where the idea of wholesaling came from, or who influenced you to go that direction, but be careful my friend!

I think there are a lot of factors into deciding what your best decision wil be with your properties, but generally speaking the market is very strong in Montclair right now and may be a big influence in what path you choose.

BTW: What is this influence stuff on my profile?