.* In the absence of similar comps - go back in time to find any similar comps, no matter how long ago and adjust for market trend differences (appreciation, etc), as well as other adjustments as typical (size, bed/bath, condition/quality, location, etc).* Go to nearby market areas/neighborhoods and find reasonably similar duplex sales and adjust for market area/neighborhood differences as required - along with the other adjustments.* Find reasonable 3 or 4 unit (not more than 4, and they can use sfr's, but those are typically not as good for comparison.

Any advice is greatly appreciated, below are a few of the questions I am kicking around curious if anyone with experience can weight in:1.

Hi there, I'm starting my own business using a virtual business address for my LLC and am wondering if I will still need to get the home occupation zoning permit since I will be operating my business from my home, just under a different address.Any help is appreciated!

Rent appreciation might be what you are mentioning.

Thank you for all the great answers here, I really appreciate it.

It's a great way to increase your net worth and these loans can also be used to pull cash out of a property as it appreciates allowing you to reinvest money into new deals.Happy to connect to discuss further.

Appreciate responses. 

The main challenge is that the properties have often appreciated significantly and in order to assume the loan borrowers will need to come up with the difference between the sales price and existing mortgage balance at closing.

Real estate can appreciate overseas but you could still lose money based on currency exchange rates and strength.

My other only hope is long-term appreciation.