As soon as you start compromising it will never end. 1 bird becomes 10, they get a hawk and then then have mice.

All that said, I do know appraisers have very strict guidelines and ethical standards they need to adhere to, so any reputable ones are not going to do anything that compromises their license. 

I also thought about a compromise by making a partial wall with an opening instead of a door to preserve the feeling of openness...but bottom line is I want to get highest rent possible for least amount of cost going in.

No obvious signs of septic failure (clogs, back ups, etc), but it turned out the tank was compromised.

It is an extremely tough market here especially where you are; but don't compromise your criteria it has only been a month.

Investing in a marginal market 3 hours away just seems like a compromise to me.

If you go into this business with the intent of compromising on your screening standards to make applicants fit it will not be long before you regret your decision to be a landlord.

How can I best share financial statements without compromising privacy?

My current attitude is to not compromise my values. 

(Though the ideas are very ingenious and funny)Go the extra mile and do it the right way without compromising your character.