Over the past ten years, their rise has been remarkable.

Let some body else pay off the mortgage and have another asset to hold as a long term hedge against inflation.

I think he inflated the estimate to cover her fence and also the small branch and twig clean up.

Over-inflating ARV will cost you future business, and underestimating will cost you deals.

His only choices:1) Raise rents2) Lower expenses3) Pray for inflation or at least increased demand for rental housing.4) Sell at a loss5) Walk.His choice depends on his perception of how fast rents/house values will increase over the next 5 and 10 years.

Doesn't seem to be any downside for a seller to greatly inflate price.  

You may sell your own house at a great price, but then have to pay inflated prices for your next home.

Things like affordability and inflation need to be considered too.

We provide appraisals on all our properties that show they are worth what our investors pay or more, so there's no issue with taking a loss later due to an inflate purchase price.You should also be able to get upfront info about how your investment is tracked and how you'll be able to keep tabs on it over time (when you want ).

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