Expected rent is approx $2500/month.Both are the same model- 5 bedrooms (4 up, 1 down), 2 1/2 baths (2 up, 1/2 down) and both are in very good shape, move in ready, etc.Differences:House 1:Finished Basement, but no bathroom in basement.Gas fireplace- selling point in COPaid-for solar installation (could save renter approx $50-$100/month on electricity)Small backyard with retaining wall and trees that make it look/feel even smaller (bad for small kids and dogs).Residential street but higher traffic since it's a "feeder" to the neighborhood.House 2:Better curb appeal from street Less traffic on street.Back yard is bigger, but feels a lot bigger due to layout (better for young kids and dogs (Everyone in CO has a dog)).VERY close to excellent Elementary schoolNo fireplace.Unfinished basement.My wife and I think House 1 would be better for families with teenagers (can go to basement) and House 2 would be better for families with small kids (can play in back yard).Any advice appreciated- thanks!

For me, I'm in Delaware County, which is outside of Philadelphia County.

How can we get additional security if it will exceed the state (Delaware) limit?

add battery operators cams like they use for deer hunting around the property there camo so hard to find them u can mount to trees or any where some are rechargeable from sun solar 

@Abel De Loera You should use actual "sold" prices for your comps - not other active listings.

Jacob De Los Santos

@Travis Zuehls Yes, you're right about solar yield there.

Under Texas 24.0053(d) If the tenant objects to the justice court's ruling under Subsection (c) on the portion of the rent to be paid by the tenant during appeal, the tenant shall be required to pay only the portion claimed by the tenant to be owed by the tenant until the issue is tried de novo along with the case on the merits in county court.  

If you close under current conditions, the current owner has already de facto allowed those violations, and you would be hard-pressed to win an eviction in my opinion.

The de/appreciation of real estate can be determined by a formula that utilizes mixture of mortgage rate, purchasing power/savings, real estate taxes, consumer confidence, jobs, migration.