While one could make assumptions based on who was elected; in my experience, you have to wait and see how they behave now that they've been elected.

Hubzu doesn't share the math done behind the scenes on reserve values, but from my calculated assumptions, the Zillow list price tends to be within 10% of the reserve price.Here are some quick stats on this house: Property Type: Single FamilyYear Built: 1948Square Footage: 1424Annual Property Taxes: $5,489# Beds: 3# Baths: 2Here are some stats concerning the property according to Zillow.com: Zestimate: $186,409Average List Price Sq/Ft in Naugatuck, CT (October 2018): $130 sq/ftSay you bid up to $80,715 and meet the Hubzu reserve price.

Also learning that my assumption that big banks are the only lenders is a big blind spot.

If those numbers meet or exceed your desired returns, it is a good deal for you.In regard to their projections, a few things to look at:What are there annual income and expense growth assumptions (anything higher than 3% is a red flag)How are they calculating the exit cap rate (an exit cap rate is lower than the in-place cap rate is a red flag)What are the statuses of the major systems, like roofs, HVAC, windows, plumbing, etc.?

Sub-leasing, loan assumption and many more.

My assumptions are:1.

Do you show others your future purchases to double check your assumptions?

I am not in KC, but only 1% growth in your assumptions just feels low to me.

Amir,Steps:1. figure out goals for REI (long, short, cash flow, appreciation, assumptions, rentals, flips, combo?)

You signed the contract under the assumption that you would close the end of November ,not dragging into December while guests continued to rent the property.