Yes, they use basically self showings.

It assumes that the cash flows are invested at the same rate as the IRR, which is not always the case, but it is one of the metrics used when assessing a syndication. 

Food in fridge is from April this year and it basically looks like someone was half way through moving out and then something happened and so a bunch of stuff is still in house. specifically one room filled with about 10 burner phones, 3 tvs, personal clothes, mail, kids personal items and bunch of random stuff new with tags, etc etc. he also had pets which was against lease term. one of the rooms was used as a pet room completely destroying carpet and staining walls with urine etc. 

A lender would have to be a fool to lend on collateral that wasn't protected - if the house is lost in a fire or whatever, the loan is unsecured at that point and is basically credit card debt. 

With lower rates (mid 5s) I am expecting prices to jump again in spring, as they have done basically every year for the last 15.

Not only did we receive significant tax reductions, but the mere act of challenging the assessment locks the valuation in for three years.I'm PMing you with the contact information for the company that helped us in Atlanta!

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

Basically put together a list of comparable apartments that are currently available for rent.

What's the basic steps if the house isn't habitable?  

Basically stealing your money.