Such as primary residence of an agriculturally based business?

I look at land sale comps (which aren't always easy to find depending on the state/market/area) and we offer something based upon the the retail value that land like that sells for.  

In the commercial world there isn't any kind of centralized data base, like the MLS.

While I have sufficient capital to undertake 1 or 2 flips at a time, the high cost of properties in the DMV area makes scaling challenging without resorting to interest-based financing.Is this feasible, or is it a stretch?

If you are in Texas and want to buy Texas tax deeds, I'd think twice about buying a national based program. 

I am based out of the southwest suburbs of Chicago.  

This method involves purchasing properties that need work, rehabilitating them to add value, and then refinancing based on the improved value to fund additional investments.

Lima one is local to you NC based but strong in the Deep south..

Beyond what is right and wrong, is what is most likely to occur..my forecast is based on an initial knee jerk reaction and subject to evolve..My prediction is that buyer(s) will still want (and need) to be represented, but likely at a lower average cost. 

Hi all, I am Jack, a super rookie investor based in the Bay area.