I comp it at $50-55k (though just a quick comp, still new at that) Going to offer $50k but willing to go up to $60k.If your comp numbers are accurate at around $50-$55k, then why would you want to pay more than the market value?

I'll try VM options later to test whether there is really a difference, but I'm determined to go with a service at first (IOW, please don't tell me to use GV and send everything to VM ;)I''ve researched a bunch of different services, but actual recommendations from real customers in our business are hard to come by.So, if you've used an answering service to field calls for your business would care to share your experience (good or bad), I'd love to hear it.My plan is to have the AS collect very basic info at first, basically asking for name, contact info and the address of the property so that I can do some research and call them back ASAP.So what's the skinny on answering services?

To get the permit after you have been busted can mean you have to open up the walls.Here if you live in the unit you can pull your own permit after you take a "home owner" test.

You also have to count on an IRA provider to offer you fast and accurate service to make it all work on your own timeline.

In my opinion, two months might not have been a long enough time frame to make an accurate judgment on your local market.For what it's worth, it took me MUCH longer than that to finally piece together my first deal.

Just to test the waters.

Not having access to big data (ie accurate rent rates, what neighborhoods are good to buy in, etc)And having to create systems as you move along.Oh and having people respond to emails.

How to get the accurate ARV?

I guess he wanted to test me how persistent I can be.However, once he invested, all I needed to do is call him and he invested in practically all my acquisitions.

Also, place a test ad on Craigslist for a similar style house at the rental rate you would like to obtain and gauge the response.