This is the simple method, a discounted cash flow analysis can also be used as well as a simple gross income multiplier.Using income approach to valuation will usually require substantiation with cost approach as Aprraisal Institute suggests that at least two of the three approaches be used to arrive at a true valuation.

I'd be interested to see what you found; it's one of many, many subjects I'd like to research thoroughly but there just isn't enough time in the world.So Tim, even if you're not opening a storefront, will you be buying gold at a discount?

If the discount you get using all cash is big enough it may be worth it to finance the deal that way instead of taking title subject-to and later refinance with a Fannie/Freddie 30-year loan.

Possibly a loss of money for the note buyer when you take into accounts the risks ,such as defaults, involved in note purchasing unless they were looking to take the house at some point.Which explains why the offers you received were lower than the asking price since most of all notes are bought discounted to protect the buyers assets as well.

Unless the property was purchased at a very high discount, you typically will not recoup 100% of your investment dollar.

Buying at a discount is done for profit.

I got a discounted "contractors" price of $2431 from ABC Supply.

(For multi family properties obviously)Negotiate a discount on your property management fees (works best when you have multiple doors).

In general most are charging from 9 to 10.9% to reduce the discount required.

"Initial major rehab items as part of the purchase" are items that I got a discount in the purchase price for because they needed to be addressed right away.