The entire return is based on an unknown.  

This is a seller whose asking price is based on something other than market value – such as I want to sell and retire with a million (now 5 million) dollars.

I'm both a realtor & investor from the greater Los Angeles area but based in San Diego, looking to take off with my first deal.

Exactly how much the lenders will lend is based on the data on the property's marketability and the borrower's credit score. 

These events frequently draw seasoned investors who could be open to coaching novices.Online Communities and Forums: Check out BiggerPockets and other online communities to network with Texas-based real estate investors.

Long time podcast listener, but have just recently joined the community.I'm based in Sydney, Australia and am new to the US real estate market.

Even if specific performance is plausible based on the terms of the agrement, this is costly and timely to pursue.

With increasing vacancies, fewer deals are priced based on going-in yields.

How do you plan on going about your ARV from a comp-based perspective?

I simply stated a fact based on my experience.