In email conversation with an agent about an 8 unit property, I questioned how she arrived at the ask price considering the income, expense and cap rate figures she sent me.  

Like you, (well..4yrs older) but arriving at the same realization that REI is really how we're going to make it to and thru retirement...I'm coming from zero knowledge and learning as fast as I can while still trying to work a full time job (I'm in the tech industry though).  

A better understanding of the cause may help you arrive at a more informed decision.- Prior to where is she living now, does she have references, etc.?  

Almost anyone can apply for an emotional support animal and they don’t have to report it to the landlord because it’s not considered a pet, it’s a “service animal”.

It’ll be 2 days worth of work before you arrive and 3 days worth of work when you do arrive. 5 days to create systems so these problems never happen again.

I looked at a portfolio in Digby a couple of years ago and arrived at that very conclusion - unless a new industry comes to town, it's only going to get worse {BTW:  That portfolio is still available - and still overpriced}.Usually, buy what you know, is a good adage to follow, but you need to be honest with yourself about what you know first and then determine if it is worth buying.

There are a couple extra steps though to petition FEMA to remove them from the FEMA Flood Map.  

Was everyone running in the 45-55% range or 30-70% range in order to arrive at 50% average?

You can always inquire that they justify or explain how they arrived at the number.

In order to arrive at an estimated value of tax deductions for a rental property would you:A) Add up your annual depreciation, operating expenses and mortgage interest and then multiply that amount by your current tax bracket for actual cash value.