So even if you pulled almost identical comps within a 1/4 mile you could get burned.

Many people were potentially subjected to identity theft from the Target debacle and many more are scammed each day by restaurant workers who steal credit card information that's willingly handed to them.

So are you (the lender) preying on them and setting them up to fail and "steal" their down payment (as construed by a judge in hindsight after your defaulted borrower sues you to stop foreclosure).

This seems like someone else can create a landlord account as my name, and start stealing my rent checks!

Honestly, do you really think there's some big plot by licensed contractors to go lie cheat and steal from every person they come into contact with?

That being said I lost an AMAZING house because I didn't offer list even thought it was a STEAL.

Start with posting the property here, if not already, any advertisement is good advertisement.Use non-traditional methods, if allowed by code authorities, i.e. helium ballons with FOR SALE attached to the roof in a way that people cannot quickly steal, but can see from great distances; use flashing (not strobe lights) inside the house that could drawn attention to signage inside the house; utilize the local businesses and offer reasonable rewards for a buyer.I tend to think outside of the box.

If you take two properties that are exactly identical except one has higher taxes, should you enhance your analysis so you see the difference.

They no longer feel any shame about lying and stealing and not paying their bills.

They may break in and steal it, along with your copper pipe.