Here are some practical tips and insights based on my experience managing a real estate fund and working in this field.First, setting realistic expectations.

Does anyone have any other tips and tricks for helping out the appraisal process so I can get the best out of the situation. also what what other things can I put in the folder to give him or what you've done in the past?

Every thing you read in these forums about rehab, contractor and landlord mistakes, I've done it.

There's a specific forum for House Hacking.You'll want to spend some time reading through there as it's a common topic.

If I were considering investing, I would read the PPM and Op Agreement to ID risks and further questions for the sponsors. 

Tip #1 - no such thing as one perfect market There is lots of data on Bigger Pockets and MTR experts that have released rankings of top cities for next year, but remember it's not just about the purchase-- it's also about the operation.

This appears to be another article designed to capture eyeballs by creating controversy. 

People don't read STR descriptions you see this alot with international properties where people expect US standards.

Everything I read says we have a housing shortage. 

Good tip on Payrange.