Also, the amount of commission offered by the listing broker could influence the properties that are shown or promoted to a buyer (not ethical, but it happens all the time).

Normally I state something like investors that are not from So Cal or San Fran do not understand the markets but in this case I agree that is a terrible rent to value ratio. 

@Raeshelle C.Sphere of Influence is usually the source of the first deal.

All I am saying is it could influence the value they arrive at if they know before hand the loan value...

Yes/NoRepublicans in the Texas House should select their Speaker nominee by secret ballot in a binding caucus without Democrat influence.

My first mentor in real estate investing, and the guy who gave me some of my first breaks and taught me lessons I still value 40 years later, left our world a couple of weeks ago.Not famous, not well known, but John Trendtel of Northridge, CA. will definitely be missed by those he influenced and helped.Thanks, John, for everything.Joffrey Long

Robert Cialdini's "Influence"2.

These factors will also determine/influence your offer price (or should)

I just hit 14,000 in influence and am the first to do it, as I was also at the 10k, 11k, and 12k marks.

Personally, I do not think it will influence the BPO or appraisal either way.