I like to have my numbers nailed down to an almost exact science, and having an insurance broker that is quick to return emails/phone calls is essential to accurate property evaluation. 

@Justin Sullivan you hit the nail right on the head with what I was trying to articulate!

Brittany nailed it; one add, "underwriting" is the process of "running the numbers."

@Daniel Guerra nothing to add, everyone pretty much nailed it.

@Jay Hinrichs nailed it.

A few suggestions: I get the "country" feel (which you nailed), but not the wine part.

We looked at the property and decided against it. 1) There was evidence of extensive rot behind the wood siding2) The pool equipment was clearly not functional (pieces missing) 3) Interior reeked of pot4) Floating laminate floor was face nailed and screwed down with deck nails (assuming it was installed under the influence) 5) High power lines bordered the back property line6) A three building, 4 unit complex came on the market at less than twice the price of this house.

David Nail, I followed up with the owners of this property a couple of months ago and they had just found a buyer and were about to close on the property.   

You hit the nail on the head Jessica Maleski!

I've owned 4 of my own houses and done well on all of them, but this Western WA market is hard to nail down.