I heard GRM is good metric to use and comparing sales to other duplexes that sold in that area.

I'm interested in hearing from experienced investors who are in position to compare different methods of passive investing. 

Here is my breakdown:Surrey townhouse increased 22% (Almost double what I purchased it for in 2010)Sechelt house increased 10%Nanaimo house 1 (desirable area) increased 7%Nanaimo house 2 (less desirable area compared to #1) increased 12%Campbell River house increased 10%My investment portfolio assessed value went up approx. $220,000.My primary residence (Richmond) went up 13%, over $160,000.

What are the rents of a condo in your community vs comparable apartments in the area? 

The first, when I informed him it was priced $75,000 over market value based on the comparables, he said 'Since its a lease option, someone will accept it.

You have much more leverage and control with month to month compared to a term lease.

My current rate is 3.625% and I'm concerned I won't be able to get something comparable with the rising rates.

First off, Gilbert is approximately ~$150,000 cheaper in median home value compared to its Scottsdale counterpart.Downtown Gilbert has changed dramatically in the last couple years.

That would add $700 back into your monthly cash flow and turn it from a negative cash flowing property (-$257 per month, per your analysis), to about $450 per month in POSITIVE cash flow.Also, water & sewer and insurance estimates seem a bit low, but that could just be the area of this property as compared to my area. 

The only true way is to pull up comparable sales and analyze the comps and condition of the property.