I would always caution against forming a judgement based on a single report, source, or opinion.  

I’m writing to find out from seasoned investors about there opinion.

I would appreciate honest opinions and options of how to enhance my situation while keeping a family balance because we also have two young children.

I’m writing to find out from seasoned investors about there opinion.

I would get an opinion from a real estate attorney. 

Not worth it in my opinion. 

@Joaquin Arizpe Every appraiser is going to have a different subjective opinion on the value of the house.

Hi all, would like to hear your opinion on this deal:- Irvington NJ, at the southeast part- 4 family, didn't see the place yet, owner says it's in "ok" condition meaning no fixing required yet. all units are month to monthINCOME: 3br ($1250) + 3*2br ($1050 each) = $42,800EXPENSES (rounded):Tax - $10,000insurance - $3,000water / sewer - $800common electric - $500heating and electric are seperatedmy additions:super - $2,000maintenance 5% - 2640vacancies 5% - 2640management 10% - 5280TOTAL -  $26,860NOI = $25,940 How much CAP would you assume for this deal to determine the offer (let's say it needs 15K in update)?

They have their attorney’s opinion that the foreclosure(s) were sufficient and therefore don’t want to release the deposit.

I comped houses with similar square feet and found theres enough sq feet for 2 additional bedrooms, potentially hitting the 352k range. owned the property for a little over a year, with a 50k downpayment. original loan = 333kfinanced = 281kcurrent value = 340k (according to his loan officer)Ive ran it through the usual 70-80% formulas but wanted some extra opinions/ weigh ins before i send him my offer. of course i dont want to insult him, being family and all, but he understands the convenience factor im providing.