There may be some grumbling at some point if you just try to get a realtor to do a CMA as one of your partners might question the relationship and if it bias' the CMA.The appraiser is a professional and independent.

While I do negotiate pretty hard, I always want to remember that part of the process is to build the relationship for future investments, too.

Not to mention every contractor is CRAZY busy right now, so trying to build a relationship without a real project is often hard to do.

The appraiser will then, most likely, use that information and give the most weight to your own historical data instead of relying on market data, despite a strong discrepancy.

I have great relationships with him, referring other clients, and he always shows me how to do it right way, and I already did multiple things by myself - making window screens, painting of 8 interior doors in 2 days, hardware for kitchen cabinets, replacing bathroom faucets etc.

We have started looking at several property management teams to build a relationship with as we hope to keep purchasing rentals.

Before you even begin putting offers on properties in a certain market, you should begin establishing relationships with real estate agents and property managers. 

., as I would love to add value to your business while building a relationship that can be lucrative for the both of us.

Rob - If you are open to a virtual relationship, we can help you out and are just up the road from you in Jacksonville, FL.

There is probably a REIA in your area, maybe you can make some connections that way and begin to build relationships that will help you find the answers to some of these questions.