The apples to apples comparison thing is particularly important when you then consider that whatever market you choose to pursue is going to have differing definitions of what the market will bear for a "good investment".

The income value will be different than the sales comparison approach.

LTV is "loan to value" which is a ratio referring to the financed portion in comparison to the property's worth.Again, just a friendly FYI.

If the listing looks very poor in comparison to what's on the market, then I would have a conversation with your agent.

In comparison to New York it probably wouldn't seem feasible.  

And the reverse improvement exchange is more complex and consequently more expensive so a comparison between the cost of the exchange and simply paying tax on boot is called for.

Now, we have yet to try AirBnB, so I can't really make a legit comparison, yet I don't foresee us trying or switching to AirBnB anytime soon.  

Great suggestion for an overlay to add an appreciation comparison to make it stronger.

It dosn't mean what they push about thier market is wrong, but ultimately you should do your own data driven comparison.

It's up to the appraiser how much consideration to give to the Income Approach to value versus the Sales Comparison Approach commonly used for single family homes.