Also any other liens or loans on the property(this does not affect valuation but information that is good to know and have in the file).This is a quick, short overview and I assumed your reason for the appraisal is for market value for lending, refinancing purposes.  

In addition to this, the deposit gives you access to the following:a.Advanced Deal Analysis Software – enter the purchase price, rehab costs and After Repair Value and we’ll give you a comprehensive break down including costs, net profit, and potential cash to close.b.Access to Proof of Funds – 24/7c.Contracts and Checklistsd.Additional Tools & Resources to help you avoid common pit falls in evaluating, rehabbing, negotiating and reselling the property.e.Your first evaluation is covered with the deposit.f.If the needed funding is more than 70% but it’s still a profitable deal, we’ll work with you to potentially wholesale the property and still make money on the deal.g.The remaining $1850 is rebated back to you once you resale your first property.8.Just like every other Hard Money Lender, one of the biggest challenges is helping new investors get dialed in on establishing accurate After Repair Values.

You will get a good overview of how to invest in RE.Good luck.

I am considering changing my game plan, and here's why:Our REIA meeting this week was a market overview. 

The Warriors SF arena is also scheduled to break ground a few blocks north in Mission Bay next month.For an overview of the neighborhood, check out this recent NYT article: Dogpatch, San Francisco

It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each area from A+ down to F, with a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data.

1) I have done a 203k rehab for a client, and HUD does a comprehensive background check.

House is 3/2/2 in a high demand school district. Ive got it under contract and have started the owners doing short sale paperwork
needs minor repairs including fence and sprinkler system, carpet and paint.

Seller on...

Any thoughts on pricing strategies from a very broad overview standpoint?

There is a lot of value to a PRO membership; you can find the benefits at http://www.biggerpockets.com/proI think that perhaps I need to work with Brandon Turner to put together a comprehensive blog post to outline the perks behind the perks.....