Evaluate your position and exercise your right to make a choice that suits your over all needs. 

I would not pay above appraised value for an investment property unless I knew it had some competitive edge that would increase its value considerably (ie. it was a subdividable lot or allowed for other uses that enhanced value that were taken into consideration).

Subject to is a similar half-truth: “If the bank exercises their right to enforce the due on sale clause, just deed the property back to the seller and use an executory contract: contract for deed, lease option, land contract instead.”

Among the seasoned investors who have replied to this thread who have used the methods I describe, we have dealt with literally hundreds of appraisers between us.You say one thing and the hundreds of appraisers who we've collectively dealt with have indicated another.So, I leave it as an exercise to the reader to determine if they want to listen to you (a single appraiser) or if they want to listen to the collective experience of the investors here who have worked with hundreds of appraisers.I'm not saying there aren't others like you out there, but in the experience of the investors here who have -- again -- dealt with hundreds of appraisers, you're clearly in the minority.And btw, "sucking up" has very little to do with any of this...it's about providing data, instilling confidence, demonstrating integrity and good business practices and building rapport.

Balancing these responsibilities with the demands of this project, including finding suitable contractors, organizing communications, and ensuring timely responses, has proven to be quite demanding.In light of these circumstances, I am seeking insights on potential additions to my real estate team that could streamline this process and enhance its efficiency.

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I’m not saying it can’t work because folks like Brandon Turner swear by partnerships, I’m just saying exercise extra caution.

This approach allows for the identification of undervalued properties in areas poised for growth, irrespective of the current interest rate environment.Strategy #3: Optimize Property Management PracticesEffective property management can significantly enhance the value of real estate investments.

This exercise was merely to prove a point.

I could not read the NYT article because you need a subscription, but I found another article that walks one through a numbers exercise of determining the true cost of owning versus renting Do you think this provides similar sound advice?