It also addresses a common misconception.

These are just some of the additional items that will have a significant impact on carrier's rates, your premiums, and whether we start to see the insurance market soften anytime soon or not.

Very common.

10 year (the common benchmark for CRE loans) just keeps climbing.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

It's just common sense, but not really scalable as a business of its own IMO.   1.)

This is one of the last investments that the common man or woman can make and get ahead in life.  

Most lenders who order appraisals are required to order them through a 3rd party AMC, which can add additional costs to the appraisal but ensures that there is no lender (Or borrower) bias in regards to the values.

I'd also recommend staying away from townhouses if you can but understand in some markets they are more common than others.

It’s a common practice and I’ve never had any opposition to this provision.If you don’t have an operating company, you could get into contract in your own name and then assign it.