In addition, what makes comparisons a bit more confusing is when lenders start mentioning discount points and how you can buy your way into a lower interest rate.

A fence isn’t going to stop the noise from the RR tracks.....people live next to the tracks but it will Always be at a discounted rent and you may likely get tenants who take it because they can’t rent anywhere else....bad credit, evictions, etc.  

And learn to buy at a discount, I again paid for turn-key at a high price for this neighborhood with little equity for repairs.

You should be pushing for some kind of discount to compensate for the work and effort you'll have to put in to finish the project and clear out the property.

It's not permitted, but is listed as a 2 bed 2 bath so it's not like I'm getting a discount.

You will need to get it at a bigger discount, or walk.

It might take a while if you're looking for something at a solid discount.

I've learned of a few other options: http://www.searchq.com looked promising but it didn't load. https://www.corelogic.com seems to be $3 per report with the possibility of a $2 discount using promo code 20FFREPORT. https://parcelviewer.mapport.com/ seems to provide a 24 hour unlimited pass for $10. https://www.propertyshark.com seems to be $4.95 per report.

Because of the comp based value approach used, the only way to get your money out is to buy at a discount and rehab to bring the value up to market.

There are usually a few big names that do like 80% of the deals.Also don’t discount your benefits and future growth potential at your w2.