And any realtor can run a rent comparison report as well.  

Odds are it won't be the same person that does both, however, you can probably get a solid apples-to-apples comparison of options.  

Always happy to contribute to the discussion about NZ investing or USA - though to be honest, I'm finding NZ still to be vastly overpriced with very low returns by comparison to the USA market. 

For comparison in one city I know in Colorado, the same value house, the taxes would $5500+ less.

@Wayne Brooks I don't think we disagree at all.It comes down to the contract language and the parties actions/sequence of events.

I sleep pretty well at night knowing that my rentals are there but I certainly would be very worried if I had to get into the fix&flip game.To me, the comparison of F&F vs.

I can't speak to the other markets you're considering, but I think your comparison of Columbus, OH and Omaha, NE are accurate in terms of growth and affordability.

Lesser the rehab price in comparison to the profit better for him.

If you're not so sure, maybe ask someone else to do a comparable comparison between the 2/2 & 3/2 in the area for a second opinion.Good luck on getting this deal done!

If so, how do you best protect those assets from liability in comparison to those with a lender?