A rising tide lifts all boats. 

As apples to an IRA Hope that makes sense .

If you haven’t already, consider learning underwriting software or creating a detailed spreadsheet model to speed up your analysis and make apples-to-apples comparisons across deals.Third, as you’re building your team, focus on finding partners who align with your goals and strengths.

Your credit will only be hit once if the apps are all within a couple weeks, and this will give you the opportunity to make an apples to apples comparison.

It’s not exactly apples to apples.

I had 3.5% rate, did a lot remodeling and heavy lifting, and decided to sell due to the 2/5 capital gains exclusion.

Aside from the standard BR/BA count and square footage, I always focus heavily on the listing pictures for any comps I pull in my area - finding a comp that's as close to your property's condition and finishes will give you the best apples-to-apples comparison possible.I also wanted to second @Tim Swierczek's input: nobody in Minnesota likes moving in the middle of winter.  

FYI - When I appled for a City STR permit, the inspector that showed up was interested in only 2 things: Fire extinguishers on each floor with large signs, and working Smoke/CO2 detectors.I expected them to get upset over the old stairs (1940s) which were very narrow (29").

If your deal works at an ARV of 300k let's say, and the ARV comes in 250k then if you can't get the ARV lifted via dispute then your deal is dead and you are out the 700 for the appraisal. 

(I am a silent investor, the developer is doing all the heavy lifting, and we split profits at the end)