I sat in on a presentation years ago with Maricopa County and it was presented as a fairly simple process.I don't have a source for a paid entity to challenge one although I believe they exist.

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that it is enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

Laissez Faire economists would say that that number is good, you probably push through it, and it sparks all manner of innovation - new buildings, ADU investment and building, investors putting capital at risk to take advantage of the opportunity which sparks more supply which drives prices down.

I’d ding em for a fair reasonable amount maybe couple hundred and just Fill the scratches in with a color repair kit .

@Ashley Wolfe  Hi Ashley -- we have a fairly welly booked STR in Wimberley in the hill country and we find that most people don't look PAST the next vacation in front of their nose. 

Our experience so far has been that the highly recommended and fair contractors are booked through the end of the year (2019) and the "larger name" kitchen & bath companies are charging 40-50% higher than other estimates.Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! 

So, them asking for their own appraisal is fair game.

@Sean McGrattan I’ve read my fair share of books on the subject.

And, the reason you made the post is apparent to me now - you think the key is the sponsor.Back to the drawing board :)Fair enough Ben, we can disagree on this point and it's still 100% possible for both of us to be successful. 

You want to be sure you are in compliance with all local and federal fair housing laws.