Here is an article that discusses it somewhat. https://www.parealtors.org/blog/appraisal-changes-coming-for...So, some finished spaces are not not counted as part of the GLA based on a standard, which is fine.

The job consisted of replacing most of the front entrance, which consisted of 3 wood steps and a small platform deck the size of a standard refridgerator with railing. 

yes it would take a retooling the industry and industry standards no doubt..

HUD is changing its inspection criteria from Housing Quality Standards (HQS) to National Standards of Inspections and Real Estate (NSPIRE).

High pay enabled us to hold our team to higher standards, while also giving us the flexibility to make quick changes if needed (we have several cleaners eager to work with us).

Quote from @Emory Clayton: From what I can tell, and my personal experience, you will have to lower standards so the Section 8 applicants can qualify.I'm not a fan of Section 8 because they tend to be far more problematic than tenants that pay their own bills.

Brandon Turner was a big proponent of "no money down" (which, in his defense, did not ever mean no money at all) and i think the market changes in the last 5 years still have not been internalized. 

For example, with property taxes being some of the lowest in the country, owning a high-value property, like one valued at $650,000, might only run around $2,000 in annual property taxes—much lower than in many other states.The region’s climate and building standards also make maintenance efficient and cost-effective.

-STANDARD SALE- 7,000 sqft lot just south of Ventura blvd in prime Sherman Oaks is ideal for development or remodel and add sqft The charming home is within close walking distance to some of the best restaurants this area has to offer.

In Cleveland, it is industry standard to pay a 10% property management fee.