Speaking of appraisals..Unless it is a very low LTV or unique program/borrower most lenders will require a third party assessment of valuation or appraisal prior to providing a mortgage.

In a typical claims scenario (in my experience), the assigned claims adjuster will likely be low and the contractor will likely be high when it comes to their assessment of the total cost to get things repaired/replaced. 

However, it's important to assess current market conditions before making any investment decisions.

You can also check Facebook Marketplace.

For this we should conduct regular assessments of our properties to identify opportunities for space optimization.

I have a small health care benefit from my local government career, and I have VA health care since I'm ex-military but it's not as good as it used to be (too many people in the system, too few providers at the VA) so I am planning on buying a supplement on the marketplace when open enrollment comes in November.

The property is being charged $8,137.29 in special assessments.

I will note, personally, I am a passive investor, as well.I would generally agree with your assessment.  

It's typical practice to look at out-of-state (OOS) marketplaces in order to improve cash flow, particularly in high-cost cities like New York.

If they are already investors, they could help you locate / assess deals as well which is a plus as they will want you to be successful to help them be successful.