For example, if the listing is selling for 200% of the last purchase of two years ago with no improvements, etc.?

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US Treasuries will not see their credit rating improve, and will, within the next 12-24 months get another (small) downgrade, inching up treasury yields.

I agree they had communication issues during a transition period that we dealt with, but things have improved from last year. 

Additionally, considering the time value of money is crucial, as deferred gains and tax efficiencies may improve long-term returns despite upfront losses being largely on paper.

After some minor maintenance projects and improvements, have had very few issues and cashflow has been slightly better than expected.

Meanwhile the  neighbors quality of life will improve once the new wall is constructed 2025 Q1 and the denser use is consistent with the Philadelphia planning commission's 2035 plan.

Also, you are not buying at a premium and can allow the property to appreciate if that said area is historically improving. 

Most fields to become world class at something take 5 to 10 years of consistent work and improvement on a daily basis.Today about 21 years in with commercial real estate I have tons of business and also properties I can purchase.