Don't trust the numbers in Zillow, or any of their ilk.

If you ask them for proof, they run to a doctor or a web site and get a letter.You have to determine your comfort level and how you want to proceed.

I'm looking to learn on a more professional level the business or real estate and selling properties.

Since you have already had an issue talk to someone at the "Senior Vice President" level. 

I just moved back to my hometown, Charlotte, NC, 2 months ago and I have virtually 0 Realtor relationships in the states where I am licensed.I am just wondering if any of you borrowers, brokers, lenders, or agents out there have any advice regarding things that I could do to start building trusting relationships with Realtors in order to get some leads in my pipeline.Honestly, thank you to those of you who took the time to read this, let alone respond :)PLP(peace, love & positivity)Sincerely,Dominic Balconi

Like many others, Barry offers a variety of services that come at various prices (depending on level of detail - just snap a line for a fence, vs a full survey, etc). 

I can give you very high level calculation to understand both scenario...Lets say you buy 100K house with 1000 rent... lets compare all cash against leverage...All cash InvestmentYearly return = 12000 (Rent) + 2000 (Appreciation) - 3000 (Tax + Insurance + Capex) = 11000 = 11%LeverageYearly Return = 1000 (Rent Cash flow) + 2000 (Appreciation) + 3000 (Amortization) = 6000 = 6%Now when you leverage investment at 20%, you can buy 5 house from 100KYearly Return of 5 Houses = 6000 X 5 = 30000 = 30%There are more tax benefit in this deal also as your positive cashflow is lower...If you are planning to buy multiple houses, Leverage is always better...

Any experience from your experiences, in terms of flooring choices that will keep people from complaining too much, but also keep noise levels down?

Many Mainers still don't know or trust heat pumps, and it might dissuade renters.

Jeryll trust me when I say, "I dont want bull crap answers " so I appreciate your response blunt as it is I would rather know the truth of the matter than b.s .