I'm not trying to convince you of anything except that "what something sold for five months ago" has nothing to do with anything.I sense that I may be agitating to some, but I constantly witness people (on this very forum) talk about "how" to do a deal when they should be talking about "should they" do a deal.That's all I'm trying to convey.Good luck.

It is no where near that. 200% was the highest ever.

My name is Bernie Germani, and I'm from Lakewood California((near Long Beach).

We are up to 30 units now, so even a $20 gift card plus travel and time OR shipping is $650 plus.Cards alone with stamps is not anywhere near as expensive, maybe $50 - but the time investment should be considered.We have been pondering the benefits of such actions, other than making us feel good.In line with the thinking of some others who have already posted - we spent almost $100k this year in upgrades to our properties: roofs, steps, porches, total rehabs, outside painting, new entry doors, new heating systems (9 units), new trash cans.

Very small homes, under 800-900 square feet, seem to me to be just too small for most families unless its near a college or univerisity.

If they all say the near the same thing, then you have a pretty good idea of value in a few phone calls.

Joshua, I see constant posts by investors looking for Hard Money.

Worst house on the block in a middle priced or below neighborhood near the population centers.

Sean,1st off you and I might be able to work together as I'm in Lakewood near Long Beach.

If a broker constantly makes decisions based on a feeling that "getting something is better than getting nothing" then they will soon be out of business.