She also provided further information - after the meeting, via email - about aspects of points we discussed.

They should not be charging a fee when the unit is empty; so the percentage vs flat fee argument has little substance in this aspect. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

With no renovations needed, we leveraged strategic pricing and marketing to sell it the same day for $147,000.

Quote from @Nate Sanow: Yes I own two that are near 100 years old and I will tell you they are a pain in the you know what compared to all of my post WW2 properties especially post 1980… layouts are better in the last 50 years and energy efficiency is better and I can keep going… HOWEVER to reply to the other aspect of your question, I’ve found appreciation is better with older properties in areas of the path of progress.

I’ve handled almost every aspect of renovations myself—plumbing, tiling, painting, drywall, and general construction.

Your insights can provide valuable context.Would you like more specific advice on any aspect of the appraisal process?

I am most interested in house hacking and multi-family properties but would love to learn about all aspects of real estate.

Also make sure to consider all the aspects you can including the tax differences.