The cost would be $10 per appraisal, you set the limit on how many you want, say 5Users see your request, and submit their appraisal which would include:Price (range)Comps to justify the price100+ word description justifying the appraisalMarket trending UP or DOWNEtc undecidedOther Considerations:The requestor can like, or rank the valuations out of 5 stars.For quality control, users begin earning a % of the appraisal cost ($5-$8), once they submit 10 "quality" appraisals. (10 appraisals with Likes, or 3+ stars)------Background.I analyze 60+ properties per month for my own business needs. 

Dan,if it is a new development in a high end neighborhood with an HOA and a recorded final plat of the property you should be in pretty good shape.

This sentimentIs the current trend in self-help books from a variety of recent authors.

Although I have great tenants, It would not phase me to list a rental, because once you reverse the downward trend- it of course becomes an upward one... but it takes work.

They're not in great shape, but they're not that bad.  

Once under contract, I validate all of my assumptions by getting an inspection, quotes, CMA ect to be sure everything is on point.When I have spare time and no deals to analyze or view, I keep up on latest market trends and strategies by reading up on BP and other blogs as well as latest building products or researching whatever current issue I'm facing in my business.I try to think ahead and get prepared for the next phase of my business. 

I can see some trends already but I still need a good amount of research.

Plus sounds like between all of you you’re in decent financial shape.

The inspection report came back, and there are a ton of deficiencies( roof in bad shape, pier and beam findings suggesting movement of the property, improper electrical fittings, gas lines not to code, etc).

CHECK-IN TIME:Let's see how everyone is trending towards their goals 2.5 months into the year.