This is also gonna depend on how strong the buyer is financially if its even possible for them to pay the difference.If you get multiple offers on a sale in the future and the price goes over asking, make sure the offer includes some type of language waiving a portion or all of the appraisal gap.If you tried to fight the appraisal already and didn't get anywhere, you don't really have much recourse.

With strong demand and guaranteed, government-backed rent, Columbus is an excellent choice for investors seeking reliable cash flow.

The rules are totally pro-scarcity and anti development, that's an excellent business venture if I am pouring in billions. 

I could have easily had double the portfolio I now own, and while I'm not complaining by any stretch of the imagination as RE has been very very good to me, it slowed my progress down significantly when interest rates were excellent and I should have been more willing to use leverage.

Nice move on the buy side, and excellent situation where STR/MTR assists you in covering the mortgage.  

Great post with excellent advice and tips on handling the tenants.

Also excellent for first house hack. 

That is an excellent explanation!

One idea I have is to "shadow" a real estate investor (although I am not entirely sure how to go about asking for / finding this kind of opportunity), but I am wondering if anyone has insight into other ways to gain a comparable level of experience.If anyone has insight into any or all of these topics, I would greatly appreciate the feedback.

Mike Zuber has an excellent story on how this is possible and probably an excellent way for the any new investor to develop their wealth.