You want expert help before jumping in, even if you see the property first!

The notion that Lyft or Uber should be illegal is absurd, and yet we see police running stings for Uber drivers in some cities.So in conjunction with good realtors figuring out how to changed their business model over time, I fully expect to see the NAR pushing "consumer protection" measures that require agents/realtors.And, if you will indulge me in trotting out one of my hobby horses, this is one of the reasons why it is a really bad idea for the "REI" community to be pushing/engaging in questionable practices that will provide the justification for those bad regulations.  

@Paul Spangler, welcome to BP.I rarely see the 1% rule in Portland, it just isn't that kind of a market.

No I didn’t have the opportunity to see the place at least signing.

If you're that frustrated because you can't see the properties that are 1200 miles away and you don't have someone on the ground that you trust there then put that on the back burner for now or find someone in those housing markets thats on the ground and can operate in your best interest when you can't be there.

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Check out citydata.com to see the distribution of household sizes and unit sizes (bedrooms, etc) in Dublin.

On a more serious note I would be interested to see the details of that deal.

You'll spot a flip home from the description and photo, then you can check public records to see the sold price history.Finally, meet him somewhere with an internet connection, so he can show you face-to-face.

@Jon Holdman In my neck of the woods the appraisers need to see the sale price on the MLS to use a house as a comp.