Don’t mix apples and oranges.I agree with Jake.

I would recommend checking out the Bob Malecki podcast on BP and also the Note MBA podcast on your mobile device (apple and android).  

I was speaking very generally however even on items where box stores and lumber yards are cost-competitive, it's not really an apples to apples comparison IME because the quality from the yard is usually a lot better, plus it's delivered for free while my local HD charges $100 per delivery, isn't easy to work with on scheduling, and usually only drops it at the curb.

Did you find a place on Apple Mountain?

You need to compare apples to apples, or at least KNOW that you are comparing apples with grapefruits.

It is imperative that you approach the situation prepared and as Alan said, ask the same questions so you may compare apples to apples.To answer the last part of your question, PML's will usually only lend based on YOU.

What are you guys thoughts on accepting rent using Apple Cash? 

Opened up a hard apple cider bar 20 minutes south of Atlanta GA back in 2018.

Sometimes appraisers, especially if they are not familiar with the specific neighborhoods, or, if they are from out of town, unknowingly compare apples to brussel sprouts.Anyone active in Fountain Square, Fletcher Place, Holy Cross, Bates Hendricks, Herron Morton or other hot neighborhoods experienced this?

Pick the right set of securities (like my friend who basiclaly just bought apple for the past 20 years) or the right real properties, you can make out like a bandit.Apples to apple comparisons are difficult.