Correct, generally once you receive a good estimate by doing recent sale comparisons in the area of your existing property.

But actually, that's not even the right comparison, because with my plan she keeps the Compton house.

They dont need this much data, but instead comparisons similar to what the various local realtors post when someone is trying to pick (for example) dayton, columbus or cleveland. 

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.