There are some cool apps out there that help like propstream, etc. but in the end some good old fashioned research is where it's at.   

Just like a high CF isn't as great as it may seem on the surface, if the cost (DP) is so high it takes over 5 years for the CF to recover it. 

They would rather have a smaller space that is decorated fashionably than grandmas house with furniture purchased new in 1968.  

In which case, if he hasn't notified his insurance company and then reports it and they are asked to investigate and/or defend him against a possible suit, he could jeopardize his entire claim to be denied for coverage as he would have failed to report the loss in a "timely" fashion, and also muddying the waters by offering money (which they would NOT want you to do, as a lot of people take that as an admission of guilt, even if that is NOT the case).It is a tight rope and while we all want to be humanitarian and sympathetic, our society has not made it easy; especially with a large proliferation of people oftentimes simply suing just to sue...that's just my .02.Regardless, I hope this can be reasonablly resolved for the OP (with little to -0- out-of-pocket on his behalf).

@Georges Arnaout Thanks.In your own backyard, I scratched the surface for a little data on the MLS:Medford - #Sold - DOM - Avg SaleQ12014 - 43 - 58.53 - $408,616.Q12013 - 48 - 58.81 - $409,113.Q12012 - 48 - 115.73 - $337,170.Given that a few low or high sales can skew the data what do you make of this?

We've taken our kids to Branson many times, and I used to live 30 minutes away, and we've barely touched the surface of things to do. 

Opportunities can surface, and understanding the associated risks is key.Exploring diverse financing options including creative strategies suitable for a high-interest environment is a smart move.

While "upscale vs old-fashioned" would be a subjective option, it would be great to aggregate data around a timeframe when "big items" were updated, i.e. cabinets and flooring were updated in <1 year, or roof is <3 years old, etc.

Also I lost money on almost all of them and was happy to walk away at a loss just to be done mentally.Also as a PM company the amount of moving parts that happens reminds me of a duck crusing across the water.. on the surface everything is smooth and easy and under the water the feet are paddling like crazy...Then if the PM doesn't pick up the call on the first ring the owner says "They suck they never answer" We do an on-boarding orientation with our owners now to set the right expectations so they know what our role is and what their expectations of what we do so to lessen miscommunications on both sides..

.- Pictures of all surfaces, drawers, ect.