Until then, I'll be trying to absorb everything I can to fine tune my approach and prepare for managing REI business post-acquisition.

That approach involves a lot of work and spending, and there are better strategies to utilize.

More importantly, does anyone have an outlet that will appraise the property off of an income-based approach appraisal and not sales comparisons?

@Benjamin Sanders I agree that getting multiple quotes is the best approach.

What approach is correct?

Once you know the "basics', you can then invest OOS more successfully.If you can't afford to invest in your home area, how will you grow your knowledge of an OOS if you take a shotgun approach to where you buy?

These high taxes discourage property owners, especially those who have held their properties for many years.While efforts have been made to address this issue, it's time for a fresh, common-sense approach to housing affordability.Instead of penalizing property owners, we should incentivize them to sell by eliminating federal capital gains taxes and offering tax credits for sales to owner-occupants.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

I imagine it can be tricky without face-to-face interaction, but it sounds like you’ve got a solid approach.