Does it drag my valuation down if the recent nearby sales were all-cash investor purchases?

All-cash investor purchases nearby do not automatically drag a valuation down; what matters is whether those sales reflect a discount for a fast, as-is close or a genuine market price for a comparable property. Investor sales sometimes trade below retail because the seller wanted speed over top dollar, which can understate a home's true worth if used uncritically as a comp. Brian Beatty flags investor-purchased comps and adjusts for their actual terms rather than treating every cash sale the same.