Would be great to have more to compare with what I already have quotes from. 

Emphasize that your offer is competitive and you’re ready to move now, or set a reasonable deadline for the offer to ensure the seller knows you’re serious.Use Comparables StrategicallyHave data on hand to support your position.

“ cash flow returns” almost always compare horribly to a simple bank CD after you deduct for insurance, prop taxes< vacancy, capex, prop management (or your personal time.) etc etc etc. 

@Timur Salikov How would you compare the Westwood neighborhood to where yours is?

I am curious: what are typical occupancy rates, and how do we measure and compare them?

The cost to maintain them probably wouldn’t be exactly 8x as compared to the single 8-unit, but it sure as hell isn’t a 1-to-1 ratio either. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

To replace your income you need to flip a lot of houses, I'd do the math with an average 10-15% profit margin, because you have to account for some turds.The other opportunity is to change your job and take out the element that you hate.

You look for comparable sales for other distressed properties that are similar and nearby and also counter that with finished version comps so you can see what your perceived spread could be.

The Northeast and Midwest are expected to be less affected by the oversupply compared to the Sun Belt and luxury properties.