And it might even be a preferred approach, since it lends itself to scripting / automation, and county assessor sites don't always like scripted data retrieval.

I think I am good at using comparable sold properties, and a little bit of pending and for sale properties, for determining single and maybe 2-family/duplex properties, but for a 4-unit and 5-unit property, I not coming up with good data. 

Also, she helped me to see the value in choosing the roomy 1 bedroom condo over the cramped 2 bedroom condo and gave me valuable data on rent levels, better neighborhoods, etc so that I could get the best value for my investment.  

Because I know the Boston Market, I was able to cross reference the data they presented with what I'm seeing in real life.

Figure low 5's to mid 6's for interest rates that are mostly driven by leverage.

The caveat is that every investor is different so choose a methodology that works for your business model. 

I spent an hour with a CPA who was able to give me good advise but unable to comment on correctness with out spending many hours feeding my data into their own software.In 2017 I plan a 1031 exchange into DST's which I anticipate several Schedule E's and supplied Cost Segregation Analysis information with multiple depreciation schedules starting each tax year.Anyone with experience with these issues?

I love data and would love an opportunity to review anything someone has to share in this regard.

How many people lost their homes between 2007-2014 in the states compared to CanadaRealtyTrac data indicates 7.3 million consumers lost their homes between 2007 and 2014.

.- We will most definitely save on real estate agents and closing costs (~6-7%)- I've pulled comp data and I've appraised the house at ~$650k.