A property in a great area, with intelligent finishes and features should really sell/rent itself.

The reason the estimates are so off on Zillow comes down to a matter of data completeness, and the algorithms used to select the right combinations of proximity, date sold, features, financing method, etc.

The more I discuss it with those more experienced ( who invariably have a better "sense" on cost of repairs and ARV) I am under the impression if you find a property and spend some time analyzing its ammenities and features (and these coincide with your criteria), condition, neighborhood, etc, and your gut says "lets consider this one", compile some estimates for your repairs, build your profit in, your discount, and then shoot an offer over, with an explanation.At least if you put it under contract, you have some time with inspections and those more experienced in your circle to really look at the property with a fine-toothed comb.

We are already in the process of adding the other two bureaus to our credit reporting for tenants.We do understand your pricing comment so we are working to add the following features in our next big release, which we hope to have done within the next few weeks:1.

It is currently a scary space but when its done, it will be a suitable space for not just storage but a futon/man cave as well.The first floor will feature a kitchen in the back third of the space with an island that will house the dishwasher and sink.

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I tried to keep as much of the original fixtures and touches as possible but update the home enough to have the features that buyers are looking for in today's market.

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Then I look at the houses in the 150s and see that they each have a feature that would bump that price up (i.e. bigger lot, newer home).I would then put my estimated ARV range on 868 edwin at 140k to 145k.