Hedge funds and other sophisticated investors are snapping up property in my city that you'd probably also call a sh*thole, they must know something you don't.

You're probably not going to find an appraisal program that is this sophisticated.

Assess your sophistication level in all things financial and then talk with a good CPA or financial advisor do not take advice on the internet LOL  that would be one thing for someone with a million in cash to consider.Real estate is simply one of many options to invest in.. 

Some of these resources might be considered basic to the more sophisticated people in the forum but for those who are starting off like myself you might find some value in it.http://dsnews.comhttps://www.housingwire.comhttps://www.urban.org/policy-centers/housing-finan...

There are some things that work with unsophisticated sellers, but banks are a bit more sophisticated.

The fee models and levels of customer service vary, so shop around and get recommendations.Advisors and Facilitators create more sophisticated plans using a legal entity like an IRA owned LLC or a Solo 401k trust that give you checkbook control.  

You get quarterly cash flow and then a nice profit at sale.This is a big reason more sophisticated investors migrate to commercial property due to these unique factors.  

Sophisticate away, friends!  

A slightly more sophisticated approach is to manage the risk to an acceptable level.

Outside of the huge difference in property values in the city vs. in the 'burbs, are suburban sellers just more sophisticated, and tend to sell via REALTORS more so than their inner-city counterparts?