., for a single family or small multi-family an appraiser uses a comparable sales approach to determine value.

And consider putting a percentage into cryptos - sure, many coins may crash and many approaches are not time-tested, but also, there has never been such opportunities for life-changing gains as now exist in that space.Our wealth is spread between real estate, cash, stocks/funds, crypto, and a little in physical metals.

If you are going to use it for a down payment or purchase that you plan to flip or refi and then pay off the line to reuse, great approach if you are going to use it as a long term note, not so much of a good idea.

From my perspective finding someone with a "style/approach" that you can resonate with is important because what worked for them may or may not work for you if your style/approach is different.

If the firm you approach does not offer these privileges, keep searching until you find a company that will allow you to contact the higher management whenever you want to discuss the condition of your property with them.6.

With land purchase and building, depending on location could be light years apart and so would the approach.

Do you see anything wrong with our approach? 

@Yanni Mans  I would take a different approach to your question. 

If you own the rental properties free and clear (no loan against them) you can just approach a couple local banks and ask them about refinance - meaning getting a loan against the properties. 

I will take a different approach for #2 option.