It is so much easier to sell a single detached home compared to an apartment complex.

I just don't think they are out there.Whats your thoughts on newer SFR in great neighborhoods, compared to lower end homes at a bigger discounts?

The quality of tenants also seem to be much lower even in the nice areas compared to what I see here (and most of my stuff are small condos in Lowell, so not exactly a "luxury" market here).

It is so much harder on those trying to get started today compared to long ago, before dirt was patented, when I first got started.

I am going to kind of disagree with what is being said hereIf I were you I wouldn't even consider getting a real estate license because having a real estate license doesn't make getting real estate deal any easier, it will cost you money and your liability goes way up compared to being a regular investor.You don't need to learn anything more!

I"m also using the county assessor site to get assessment price from there and compared to those prices.

Compared to getting something unexpectedly which creates a memorable moment.

For a quick back of the envelope figure out the NOI from proposed lease and expenses then divide by prevailing cap rate for comparable properties.

-Is there a rule of thumb for pricing single family homes compared to apartment complexes in the same area?

I intend to have it professionally inspected but at this point, all it appears to require is paint and flooring in the kitchen.This property will be my first rental and according to a rentrange.com analysis, rents run from $800 - $925 for comparable prooerties.