That's a factor to consider if you have children and want them to be in a good school district.  

Again several factors at play but just providing information based on your criteria.

When you say the agent is not "running the comps correctly," what specific factors might they be overlooking that I should pay attention to?

Pay attention to whether the room is a primary suite (your own bathroom) or shared bathroom, how many roommates, etc. as those would factor in to how much someone would be willing to pay.

Construction loan through a hard money lender - where your purchase price and rehab budget are factored into the loan, this will give you the highest cash on cash return2.

Here are key factors to consider when searching for a reliable broker.A good private money broker plays a pivotal role in facilitating real estate investments, serving as a bridge between investors seeking capital and private lenders willing to finance those investments.

Below are the key factors companies consider when choosing a city for investment:Low operating costs: Companies are unlikely to choose a location where state income taxes, property taxes, and insurance consume a significant portion of their potential profit.

Since yours is only water and heat I would recommend you charge 50% and lower the rent cost rather than factoring it into the rent price.

And the size of the duplex and bed/baths depends on the size of lot, location, and what we best feel would rent best and all the other factors. 

Factors like real estate trends, property taxes, and competition also play a role.