I understand appraisers that just sit at a desk, look at pictures and an MLS may not have a clue as to the social aspects, market trends or popularity of some neighborhood, they have no clue as to what school district might be favored.

It's now 3am in the UKI have been investing inSarasota since 2010 and want to help other investors especially out of state and country.Have a SFH portfolio in good school districts that give me a return of 10% deals are harder to find now.

Same home, same lot size, even same school district.

Walk to school, fishing, parks, golf, major employer,large lot, corner lot, additional garages, cul de sac, pool, shopping, university, etc.You totally did that on the 4b plus cottage.

What else can someone go to school for in Real Estate besides becoming an agent ?

I would need some proof of funds, not a statement of $12,000 in the bank today that might have been a loan from a friend for this purpose, but a bank letter saying how much average balance over last 3 months to reflect this isn't a sudden deposit.Since she said "going back to school" and she is in her mid 30s I assume she has an employment history, so tax returns and prior employment is to verify her ability to earn, unless she's been a house wife and never worked and now is divorced and living on alimony so that would be "other income".Escrow may be an answer.I am asking 3 months to move in anyways (first, last, security) so it's higher up front cost to move in.

As Mother always said, "Not all lessons are learned in school" @Simon Lloyd Council has informed us that with the bank would not be able to defend their position the property is a rooming house given the facts of the lease and the attestation from the City by-law officer.

Buyer is school teacher who works at the school around the corner.

This isn't like classes in school, but it's still a learning process.

So long as you've learned from your mistakes chalk it up to being schooled.