If the Seller ever balks about it, they have nothing to stand on because we told them everything and even professionally told them what their house is worth in the current market.End result?

They still are listed in my state as a business in good standing but only to clear up issues like this. 

First meeting is Tuesday, May 10th.The standing agenda will be introductions, sharing of active deals and needs, and networking for the duration.

I cannot stand that when it happens.

Additionally, when reviewing it over time you can see trends that will show you the realities of where you stand financially.

Strictly from a math/ROI stand point:If you pay cash for $125K property that generates $1200/month in gross rents. 

Generally I'd suggest going downtown to the Municipal Bldg and stand in the line to pay water bills then ask the rep there.

If you don't have access to the MLS, tap a realtor buddy to do a CMA for you so you have a better idea of where you stand.

I'm kinda anal, so rather than just rolling up each floor & chunking it onto a trailer for disposal, I cut the carpet in each room into thirds, then folded it and stacked it outside - so I still have it.

Some stands of 20 acre timber in our area can bring NET after cost 100 to 200k after harvest..