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19 July 2021 | 6 replies
I’m worried about the appraisal not approving the 3rd home that needs work, and hoping a desktop appraisal would be ordered but not sure because it’s a unique property.
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26 July 2021 | 9 replies
I also tried with Brightstar Credit Union locally but their appraisal came back too low (desktop versus in person so my rehab updates weren't considered).
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18 October 2021 | 12 replies
Some use an appraiser who will do an indepth process, look inside and out, run comps etc. while many others use Desktop Underwriting and don't see the inside.
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26 July 2021 | 2 replies
Try Bob Dummer at PC Insurance or Matt Pulda at Broker with us---their contact info can be found on this link: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...
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25 August 2021 | 4 replies
They'll do everything on their phone and may not have laptop or desktop though.
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27 August 2021 | 7 replies
I will figure out those pics as soon as I get back to my desktop!
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26 August 2021 | 3 replies
You can cut costs and have multiple entities with QB desktop, but the downside is that many CPA firms (ours included) prefer clients with QB Online or another cloud based software.
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20 September 2021 | 14 replies
For insurance, check with Bob Dummer at PC Insurance and Matt Pulda---both are highly used and recommended by investors.
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21 September 2021 | 8 replies
We have an STR in an ADU in our house in PC.
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2 September 2021 | 5 replies
I also have had lenders say they are doing a desktop appraisal, which means outside only.