Everything was progressing smoothly until I met the appraiser to provide access to the property.Right away, I sensed something was off.

You can still find single-family homes in the $80k–$100k range and duplexes in the $130k–$150k range, even in C and C+ neighborhoods that are seeing steady improvements.

Proceeds to segregated account to be disbursed ONLY on rental property improvements and expenses to preserve the deductibility of interest on your Schedule E.

Is it true Avail would be providing you access to their credit history? 

@Dennis Bragg, how did you factor improvements and market appreciation into the buy-back price?

The tax benefits refer to the tax deductions from mortgage interest and property tax.The returns mainly rely on appreciation, and the cash flow only improves in the last few years, also depending on securing the 5% refinance rate.I've learned a lot from this forum, but as I start to operate on my own, I'm still not completely confident.

It's a great way to showcase the improvements made and helps appraisers not miss stuff.

I purchased a home near Bethels new campus with a large lot and a portion of the lot is an access easement for another vacant property.

When you pay these large chunks, your subsequent REGULAR PAYMENTS are also more effective, because your principal / interest ratio is improved by quite a lot.

With things like the ONE Linden plan in Linden, which is a 50M plan to improve the neighborhood.