Sometimes a realtor will have firsthand knowledge and more in depth of transactions than an appraiser.If an agent only shares data that indicates a higher value then you could see an minor increase due to the information available.My advice is that if you know the market- both geographically and by product type- then you don't need an appraisal.

By luxury I mean homes in the 3 to 5k sf size that are being marketing as finished product for $1.2-$1.7M.

I have done some multi-family, custom and production work.

@Justin GreenI have a house with asbestos shingles and they are a 100 year product. 

) That is inefficient, not focused, and wastes time and production.

I am currently enjoying being a stay-at-home-dad for our 8 month old daughter while working on business projects such as developing an app and a couple of small products.  

If you get somebody who doesn't get excited about doing one and tries to direct you to a different loan product (like FHA), find somebody else.  

This one by the late great Jack Miller is $5 and is so comprehensive that you'll feel like your stealing it for that price https://www.cashflowdepot.com/education/products/b...

This news just sparked my interest:http://www.reuters.com/article/us-paraguay-brazil-...There are many foreign industries, mainly from Brazil, that settle in Paraguay to produce goods and later export those products to their own country.

The best ones being that in most markets they are the most in demand product for both rentals and sales, tenant quality is higher, there is more inventory of distressed property so it is easier to find one at a larger discount, and if/when I do sell it is at top dollar to a retail buyer (not an investor).