The catch is that local credit unions generally have strict underwriting guidelines, more manual paperwork/less automated processes, and typically have HELOC caps of $150-$250k.Good luck!

Often an automated digital appraisal ~ so the value isn't going to hit the highest range.

Get on automated searches based upon your desired criteria,  go with an expert to see these properties,  research,  calculate and carefully plan your investment.

It is 100% possible to manage from Dallas with the amount of online/automated resources out there!

We use Hospitable to automate a number of the messages.

I have seen smaller new projects and smaller self storage going completely automated.   

Since you are so close to your properties, I will recommend that you look into a full service software that you can subscribe to which automates most tasks for you. 

I would pass to management if it is at a distance, I need things to be automated the best I can if I am going to succeed. 3.  

If you can automate that, even better.Have education classes, probably at least every two months.Be an expert in a specialized product....whatever that is you or your org want to offer. 

All that to say:  I'm not sure what you'd be trying to gain by hiring a person to sift through automated data and make this comparison, but starting with an understanding of Zillow's inherent data accuracy in your market would be a good start :)