1qazttp://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/1378/blog_posts/28030-youve-done-your-marketing-the-phone-is-ringingnow-whattime to write I would politely disagree with Ms.

The assessment value is just a tool for calculating property tax. 

Im so glad I ran across Biggerpockets,  so far it has been a great information tool and I cant wait to get more involved with the site.  

Unless you are an experienced investor and are using the fact that you won't be asking for a buyer's agent commission as a negotiating tool then there's absolutely no advantage that I see to going it alone.

@Jeff Trevarthen We looked at it an a couple of others, but in the end wrote out own (helps that we are originally software geeks) as we needed a tool capable of analyzing deals in Canada.Another product which may work for you is InvestorApt multifamily analysis (www.LincolnSteele.com).  

HUD has a search tool on their website you can use to search for consultants by name or area.

For me, the benefit of the franchise route are the tools, processes and business support it provides, it is still up to me to effectively build my network and customer base.

It's kind of an interesting idea for a tool/feature for BP.  

An interesting epidemic.I think the volumes of applications, credit reports, borrowers, good loans, denials, issues and resolutions not to mention collateral (resi & comm) complemented with title issues filled the tool shed to what it is today.

There are a few negotiating tools you can use if you know the system.