The appropriate way to work through an appraisal contingency would be for the buyer AND seller to jointly order an appraisal, where the appraiser could explain up front the market dynamics and variables in the market.

HOBO had a better selection, had features that were an upgrade on the base cabinets from Cabinets to Go (dovetail joints on the drawers) and were a good $700 less not counting the additional 15% off (I had the good fortune to buy while a sale was going on.)

@Jules Semanchuk I like the durability of @Douglas Larson suggestion.I am going to be tearing out the laminate (Home Depot pedigree) of a new purchase because of the wear & buckled end joints after 3 years (older tenant). 

Open 3 LLCs, 1 for each of us, 1 with both of us, each individual LLC contributes to the joint LLCSounds like those might be the options and now it's identifying which is the right path.  

I have past experience in the industry, but not on my own and looking to build a group of newbie investors to joint venture together on the first few deals and go from there. 

One duplex he owns jointly with his brother and is not accepting seller financing as his brother had to move into an assisted living facility and he needs the cash to help him pay for that.

I have joint bigger pockets  so i can get inspiration in the tough  times and knowledge  when needed. 

I WISH I had an Airbnb joint right now I could market for Covid WFH with extra desks and super reliable internet. https://www.redfin.com/blog/data-center/

Since we are not married and do not file taxes jointly, I am just wondering if there are any special considerations or specialties I should look for in an accountant/tax advisor/preparer, on top of ensuring that they are REI-friendly. 

You need to get ride of carpet before installation, otherwise the flooring planks will buckle at the joints.