Lenders that don’t require an appraisal will perform a desktop appraisal but will typically have a very conservative view on the value of the property to protect the company’s investment.

Outside we had trees taken down that were going to cause major future problems with the roof, gutters and the view.

View your profile then click the "Settings" button (with the 3 dots) located at the very top right side of your screen.

Are you not necessarily denying him based on screening criteria - Some landlords make it a requirement to view the property prior to letting the applicant apply.

If you don't have a crazy house like a potato, a tremendous view or historical area, then choosing a pic is harder.I like the idea of the game room if that is your best feature.

I view it as a tool in a toolbox to help you "trim the fat" off the bottom of your portfolio, so you can keep growing with new acquisitions. 

First house in 2021 - no internet to search at that time, remember going to realtor offices and seeing magazines and talking on phone with them about properties available and driving by them as there was no google street view.

Why not just approach the listing agent to view the home or go when they have an open house? 

Ideally I wanted to live in Lake View as that's my dream neighborhood, but I just didn't have the funds/income.

Use online tools like Google Street View, neighborhood data sites, and even local Facebook groups to get a feel for the area.