You are certainly on the right track.  98% of success happens in between the ears, the more and sooner you work on that aspect (the inner game) the faster you will succeed!! 

Doesn't ring a bell.

Appraisers are normally the eyes and ears of lenders.

We've been there and now we're trying to turn our "pig's ear property" into a silk purse based on what others promised they would do.

I'd let it roll to m-m and play by ear from there @Nancy Carr.  

I called and left a VM for you so just give me a ring when you get a chance.

Keep your eyes and ears on high alert w this tenant, I have a feeling your in for a wild ride.

I've been in the Air Force for the past 10 years and I'm hoping to use this as a means to becoming financially independent by the time I retire in another ten years so that I can focus on what makes me happy rather than what pays the bills.I am currently living in the Richmond, VA area, where I own a home that I will be renting out in another year or so when I leave here.If anyone has any advice, I am all ears and I look forward to participating in these forums!

Bigger houses will have a streaming bluray and HDTV, outdoor entertainment like a fire ring or horse shoe pit, indoor entertainment like a poker table electronic darts free weights kegorator.

It sounds crazy but when I'm up there calling numbers and my pit man is in your face and your ear and the other guy is going for it you need to remember what you came to pay and stay with that.Don't try to game it.