I found this property, and think it would be a nobrainer: http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/fsba,fsbo,for...If I bought for the cheap $15,600 price, and tried to turn around and sell again for the Zestimate and mak...

So, back to Aaron's 33% gain, that is way above the 10% (6%) a Realtor would normally charge for effecting a similar transaction, in the best deal, a Realtor might take a buy side and a sale side on one property, at 12%, so 33% is exploding with predatory aspects.Now, good for you, you got a valuation from an independent party.

If they have lived at one address for 5 years, has worked at one job for 8 years, and you can independently verify that the letters you received aren't forged, I would go for it.  

This is another area that can be a little tricky (but honestly, if you're getting anything for that cheap - you'll probably be just fine).Regarding your title search method, I think the low purchase price can warrant this approach, but rather than just relying on an online service to tell you this, it wouldn't hurt to do your own independent title search (looking at the documents that the county has on record), just to make sure you're seeing ALL of the relevant details, first-hand. 

Really most independent agents should be able to provide you something.  

Should I agree to his terms and have the Go-Pro running when he cuts into the wall, or should I have an independent inspector come out and inspect not just this leak, but all the other work he did?

Would the appraiser consider each house independently?

Would the appraiser consider each house independently?

He was, per one of the trade magazines, the 35th largest independent tire dealers in the United States.

(Independence, Oak Grove, Parkville, and near the KC Museum)  They have been cash flowing although there is a hiccup this month.