For example, you may have a home that has a lake view, the value of homes with a view can be shown in the market, however the quality or desirability of that view will be in the eye of the beholder.

@Scott Isley For Multi-Family Units, area # 2 seems to be the best in my view, in terms of appreciation and livability: That's mainly West Nashville with 37205, 37215, parts of 37209 plus 37212, 37204 & 37203...

@Travis Daggett to clarify: I'm viewing about twenty or so properties, all of which fit a specific business plan, but the final say on which property we choose is based on my contractor/designer.

Meeting starts at 6 pm and we will be on the open-air rooftop (enjoying the views) unless it's raining.

Sometimes you just have to step back and try to take a unbiased view at things and I think you may be right.

I prefer to work with investor that view real estate as an investment and can see past the wall color, flooring, or repairs.

Doesn't matter how you slice it or justify your thinking, you'll be depriving the family of the best deal to allow you to profit off of them.Thinking that a lease-option deal is offered to family on a property they want or need to sell is breath taking to me, not in a good way either.All of you chip in and get an appraisal on the property and sell it, take your cash share and get out of the way.

And you can also put ads in craigslist for the salesprice.I bet someone here can get you a good sales contract that's written from the seller's point of view.

You also seem to be doing these deals with folks you know, it's birds of a feather thing, you probably don't hold yourself out totally to the general public, so you have much more control and influence in what you do.If money is NOT PRINCIPAL or a FEE, can be viewed as INTEREST it is a cost accepted for the use of the MONEY from a NOTE.

You can then opt to not sign a lease with the tenant in the unit you want to occupy.Also, you should be able to view both/all units before sale if it's not a REO property.