If you want to have nuanced discussion with myself (or evidently, anybody else here).

Although there are evidently other issues since the B&B owners (traditional FULL B&B, not airbnb) in Kapaa that we used to use who lived onsite got out of the business because of the regulatory hastles.  

Exactly, if you object to the taxable value they will make you use YOUR closing statement as evidence of the value since it would be considered an arms length transaction. 

This all changed in September, 2008, when the effects of the financial crisis became evident.

Well lets just say it would be hard for you to see any evidence of most of the grouting and pier installation these companies said they performed...  

Account Closed Evidently you were a bit early with the popcorn .gif

The first and last end up being self evident, but it is the middle two that I think writing can help with. 

Normally the chances of having an appraisal changed are slim without evidence, but because it's another appraisal it would have to be given some serious credit and would likely increase the cashout amount. 

----------------------------------------And if challenged for breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing (remember, your other contracts are not privileged and come in as evidence, and your conversations with real estate agents aren't privileged), you will find that an attorney "simply emailing out" will not cover you.If you have a secret reservation, don't depend on hiding behind someone and hoping not to get caught.

These suggestions may sound overboard or paranoid and hopefully you wont need to show them as any evidence but it is a very good insurance policy for when you need to show up in court.When posting a notice of eviction on the house or the noticed to vacate, take a picture of it and set your phone to time stamp it.