Please use an attorney to write these documents - this is the equivalent of going to see a dentist in the van down by the river - it's great until something goes wrong and then you could be completely screwed 

Between it  and chain, both last a long time and require little maintenance, but the vinyl looks so much better and is more functional by blocking visibility. 

Type of a short letter, deliver it by hand, and move forward.

@Tobi Isaacs this would be better answered by other investors in your market. 

We were threatened by our rep that if we do not get the appraisal, they will pull all funding.

It's unfortunate because that is one of the biggest misconceptions held by the public.

Interview them by phone or during the showing to see if they will meet your basic standards.

I like the feeling of being close by to my rentals and managaging myself. 

But keep in mind if your using money you cant afford to get back then buying action property might not be appropriate for your current endeavors and its better to just buy open market were you can do proper due diligence and know you have a build-able site.

However what my client's look for is any eviction action.