What's really the practical situation.** Strictly restricting this for when doing comps between properties in the same sub-division **

I'm not a lawyer or anything, this is just coming from what I've learned on here, there are many valuable old threads about this topic on here like this one:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/83/topics/86029-subject....and this one:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/183825-due-o..How is it working our for you in practice?

Practice your pitch!

However, many times its just not practical or cost effective to put the work into it because in many cases its not easy to do.

Keeping them in the loop could help avoid conflicts or complications down the line.Lastly, think about framing your case around fairness and practical impact.

The HELOC option seems the most practical, especially given my current rent level.

Ideally you'd be there too (or a manager if you had one) as that is best practice in my opinion, but being remote you just have to outsource everything to people you trust. 

Hey Caleb,The short answer is yes—MLS systems are regional, so photo availability and listing practices can vary quite a bit.

You make it so easy, you're so obvious, one need not travel further than the second sentence on your web page to find the first lie -- you may find yourself being accountable over silly practices and small dollars.

They have rules and best practices about how we put these deals together which has collectively saved us from much of the pain being experienced right now in the multifamily space.