I think you'll see things pick up in January.Some other tips:1. put the toilet lid down.2.

It is similar to you renting a hotel room and deciding to stay.  

This is a revision of my popular post from 3 years ago. See, the older I get (don't ask), the more annoyed I get with the endless "I WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO CUT YOUR TAXES in DECEMBER" emails, posts, webinars, podcasts, ...

Here are some practical tips and insights based on my experience managing a real estate fund and working in this field.First, setting realistic expectations.

One is seminars...My first seminar I went was "free"... an hour presentation at a hotel where they 'invite' (or was it lure) you to a 3 day seminar for a couple of hundred bucks.  

Regulation will say you have to be registered and pay hotel occupancy taxes, but your unit may not qualify for registration. 

Does anyone have any other tips and tricks for helping out the appraisal process so I can get the best out of the situation. also what what other things can I put in the folder to give him or what you've done in the past?

A couple more years and I'll be at the tipping point where I'm paying more to principal each month and then I'll REALLY take off.

I can't imagine flying out there for a day or two with a hotel can cost you $10K.Flying out there is like you paying for an insurance. 

The best tip?