And this guy may have some valid and accurate ideas on how to improve on that process.But when it comes to #2, I don't know any appraiser who is going to throw the existing methodology out the window in favor of something created by some random guy, regardless of whether the methodology makes sense or not.

As value is specified, value streams are identified, wasted steps are removed, and flow and pull are introduced, begin the process again and continue it until a state of perfection is reached in which perfect value is created with no waste.SIX SIGMA: The fundamental objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction through the application of Six Sigma improvement projects.

But if there are a lot of buyers (think Phoenix), then the market moves, one way or the other.What surprised me is their indicator predicting twice the price drop of official notary statistics.And their methodology is probably your standard statistics and data mining.

A local investor turned me on to it saying that he's followed the same methodology as McLean and absolutely loves it. 

What is the stated LTV and their methodology for appraisal?

If so, I'd imagine you can go over the numbers on those deals with her and explain your methodology.

I feel it could get very expensive, and/or time consuming having a bunch of different contractors come out and give quotes, or even more expensive, a GC.Any input or methodologies on this subject that you all have employed succesffully would be so much appreciated!

The thing about the real estate business is that one can have some success because of a bull market having little to do with ability or methodology.

IF you wanted to avoid using an agent, the NEXT quickest way is to go to redfin, enter the address, and when the listing comes up do a "price this house" to see what their comp comes up with.zillow's z-estimate methodology for arriving at value is not the same as an agent comp (nor redfin's for that matter)... eppraisal i believe is some statistical automated way that can be inaccurate.do a search on "determining arv" or "finding comps" in BP if you want to see some posts on how to come up w/value for yourself.

This is a proven methodology across the industries, and immensely helps in planning, tracking, and controlling the loss of rent when meticulously executed – The data speaks loud and clear, build the data, PLANNING is the KET to CONTROL.