Quote from @Evan Polaski: @Enrique Roth, every investor should be preparing a full appraisal package.In mine, I include 1. before and after photos, 2. 5-6 comps that I want the appraiser to use, WITH explanations of what the comps have or don't have compared to mine.  

Which leads me to believe that option 3 will be better for protection compared to options 1 and 2 . 

Compare that to what you are losing now which appears to be nothing except the inconvenience of a less than ideal payment pattern. 4.

However, before you switch agents, I recommend you gather up a bit more information.You should request recent comparable sales data that will help determine whether the problem is a "slow market" or an incompetent and ineffective agent.Has anything sold near the subject property in the last 190 days?

Then I would compare that estimate with what Furnishedfinder.com has in the area.

Key takeaways from the Southeast Build-To-Rent Summit today held by Bisnow1) Peter Michaels - BTR Rental Premiums Compared to Garden-Style Multifamily:- Townhome BTR: 10% rental premium- Single-Family Attached: 15% rental premium- Single-Family Detached: 30% rental premium 2) Kimberly Byrum - Average age for first time homebuyers today is 35.

NYC:- NYC will probably appreciate at a higher rate and shorter amount of time compared to Jacksonville homes.- I will be able to find tenants sooner in NYC compared to Jacksonville. 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

Conventional Rates are slightly higher than FHA, however the payment difference may be significant compared to refinancing into another FHA loan. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.