Providing hand picked Comp Candidates to an Appraiser is an indication that the neighborhood Comps will not support the Seller's desired value, the Seller knows this and is trying to influence the Appraiser.

Especially in any place where you picked up the vocabulary employed in your post. 

So, no you can't pick a new stock and even if you want to talk active stock investing and picking individual stocks you're talking about lower on average returns because even most professional stock pickers don't beat index funds long term and have a greater risk of loss.

If you have the nicest property in the area, with some design features that will get people to stop scrolling through Zillow, and at standard, or touch above (given you have a really nice property) market rent, you will get to pick the best tenant.  

Next, pick the terms that will mitigate your risks the most, which can mean terms with true cash flow 10 years down the road, or terms with cash flow now to recoup your capital.

We are already seeing the market in Tahoe and Reno, NV picking up with multiple offers and short time on the market.  

Also just picking on one piece of the package.

Box and then having to go pick up their mail!

Picking personalities is a really crucial part of the process and making sure that the vibe stays positive and collaborative.

I heard the Uber market was starting to pick up in Columbus.