The city still has relatively affordable entry points, with most of the deals I'm doing falling in the $80k-$90k range and bringing in $1,200-$1,300 per month in rent.

I can write a book on it, but I do not know the solution other than to get rid of the most incompetent of the appraisers. 

I'm just riffing here and trying to think of all solutions or considerations to this.

I can’t afford to pay him for a lousy job and stay on budget. 

More recently (last 5 years) we have branched out into developing manufactured homes on acre lots and have enjoyed entering the affordable housing market. 

Once that is identified, can you afford to achieve it and does it meet your expected return?

She can't afford rent, so you get her moved out by the end of the month, then apply her deposit to the unpaid rent, cleaning, and repairs.I may even incentivize her to leave quickly by offering to forgive the unpaid portion of rent if she gets out by the end of the month, but it really depends on a number of factors and I'm not going to ask for details.For future reference, best practice is to have set standards and adhere to them every time.

Real estate is all about finding what works best for you, and I’m sure you’ll find a solution that’ll help your business grow!

We could potentially afford a relatively good property, we have about $50K to $60K towards a down payment (not great, but good).

Money is getting tight and tenants are looking for what fits their budget, not the amenities they can afford.