With the movement towards automation, it seems like the personal touch is simply fading.I think there remains an argument to consider the underwriting standards found in the movie It's A Wonderful Life.  

You might need to drop it to about $1500 or $1550.Its kinda tough right now, because there is not a bunch of movement in rentals.

Tiny house movement is in full on hysteria mode these days. 

Some may have a culture they are trying to perpetuate or may not hire because they think you are a liability, but they will usually hire just about anyone.I would go ahead and start talking to brokers now to have something lined up for as soon as you are licensed.Also, you should think about your goals when picking a broker.  

With the limit on those, you should over time get increased cash flow, which means in the short term maybe you can take a little less in cash flow to make a deal work if you are planning on holding in perpetuity.

Why didn't the amount of the penalty change between the first and second appraisal with supporting documentation that states no further movement?

I haven't spoken to a realtor yet to verify the story behind that movement.

Glad to see that you've already made some movement.

My understanding is that if its plaster back there that the cracks like this could mean some serious movement has taken place since its more rigid than drywall and more brittle.If its drywall, are these less of a concern?

Just watch the spinner on the meter for movement.