Some are very strict and even a simple water heater changeout requires a permit.

But would a large down payment (50%) make the banks less strict with the numbers?

.), or aquire more money based strictly on my assets?

If not, is there a set time (the first Wednesday afternoon of the month; every other Tuesday before 11:00 am, etc) that the tenant can set aside to allow you to do preventative and routine maintenance?

Many banks have very strict policies that they have to do highest and best no matter how far apart the offers are.

My main question is should I discount my assumed after repair instead of basing it strictly on a price per square foot.

What have you seen done routinely that doesnt meet industry standards or even common sense?

I think you should focus on a non HOA home.Are you strictly searching the MLS?

I routinely hear that the Zestimates are way off, but with the exception of a condo I bought, all my SFR's were surprisingly close to the appraisal done prior to my purchasing/refinancing as well as other homes bought/sold in the area.

I'm wondering if I should pay more attention to the price per sq. ft. that homes are selling at in my area and use that to figure out my number, or strictly look at homes my size?