Or should I go to an "unbiased" agent in the area and ask for a favor? 

@Erika GrantAs literally the only licensed wealth manager (7/66), Real estate Broker, Life Insurance and Life Settlement Broker in America, I pride myself in the ability to cut through the BS and provide my clients with unfiltered, and unbiased advice.

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Jay Hinrichs wouldn't the most accurate, unbiased answer come from a real estate lawyer who practices in the state?

I guess I should get some HVAC pro opinions but most people I talk to have an opinion or favorite brand and haven't met many people that know unbiased data or scientific results.

My goal is to get some unbiased opinion for STR related product I am building. 

I am assuming you are seeking unbiased feedback, so better to talk to customers rather than sponsors.

Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.

I typically discourage people from introducing themselves as a newbie or new to real estate as it often attracts the wrong people and if you are paying cash and it's your first deal and don't know what you're doing, it's often good to pay for your own independent appraisal or have a friend run comps or a BPO that is unbiased and has no financial gain from the transaction. 

Who would you call to get an unbiased opinion and suggestions for repair before calling a foundation company for their free assessment?