@Rene Brodowsky appraisers, like most workers, will take the path of least resistance if allowed.Appears they are using an AI system to valuate your home.As suggested already, you may want to request an actual appraisal, which you will have to pay for, and send your own comparables to Huntington Bank to try to guide the appraiser.Otherwise, you may need to try a different lender.

I've gone through books and all the various YouTube stuff, but best to talk to real people doing the real thing. 

But even with that, he needs someone to guide him or JV with him who isn't going to take advantage of his youth and inexperience.  

Reading those little books that guests and sign and comment in can be very helpful and grounding when you have those times when it seems like guests don't care.

However, you can find samples in the book "How To Make Money With Real Estate Options" by Thomas J.

I have an REO broker with over 15 years experience to help guide you through the process if you have not done it before.I'll work with you on ensuring everything the Am's are lookimng for is addressed in your resume.If I do not get you listings it does not cost you anything.

The last few years I’ve seen it as pointless, as it was never a hard rule to be followed explicitly but a suggestion, and it seems like the only ones today who give it any credence are those brand new to REI and have heard it discussed on the older episodes of the podcasts or read about it in the books BP published 5+ years ago.

Separate checking accounts not required, but you need to maintain separate books and records.The TREC requirement is correct, but odds of enforcement seem low.

I know that the first step is very important because I have already read the book. 

He is so ADD I dont know if he really paid attention.2) You can create some training guides    I did this for our tenants and I have done some so far for whoever takes my place :)   I have uploaded 30 videos haha3) This is actually #1 - figure out more efficient ways to do things!