I guess I am seeing it as a gold opportunity to segue into REI, but as ya'll know, funds are tight on my end.Looking forward to hearing ideas.

Read blogs, post questions, and the podcasts are gold!

----------My question is, I guess;When u meet these sellers that think their property is gold....

They buy a lot of gold and diamond jewelry. 

My Facebook page is serious gold.

For this reason, it’s vitally important to know your local market, your town, city, or area.

I connect with people for current or future business deals, educational purposes, upcoming events etc.Networking is vital to any successful business.I look for profiles that are completed, people that are active with using tools or posting information or asking questions.

Wow thanks so much for the advice guys, gold mine of info here.

Sam, it's hard to know the details from the outside, as far as who's paying for the appraisal, choosing the appraiser, actually (boots on the ground) doing it, whether that person is an employee or independent contractor, etc.Also you don't know if RI Housing resells that loan on a secondary market (I don't think they do but I really don't know to be honest), or if the money that funds the program you're applying under, comes with conditions RI Housing has to fulfill, etc.It comes down to the old "he [or she] who has the gold, makes the rules".I don't think it's useful for you to spend time second guessing Rhode Island housing's motives or methodology re: the appraisal or deal.

That's why experience and education is worth its ROI in gold.