The appraisal process is setup so a disinterested, unbiased appraiser can use his expertise to assign a value without pressure from buyers, sellers, agents, loan officers.

I haven't necessarily picked a specific sector of real estate that I want to specialize in yet.

Looking for some expertise and a cost estimate on fixing this on the two panels in the units. 

Also, the risk is different depending on the level of experience, market, and area of expertise which is all things equaled is a riskier move for an investor.I think appreciation is riskier only because a downturn in a market could be out of your control even if you buy right and rehab right, most of the time you need appreciation to get your numbers and if your value goes down in the middle or right before a project ends then you're screwed whereas cash flow is based on rent and value doesn't matter for that.

My brother in law was caring for my mom in law, she moved in with him when she was diagnosed with cancer, 6 months to live, he tried to move her to a medical facility, but died first due to the long waiting list.But both here and San Francisco, brokers would take down info needed to meet disclosure requirements, and my position is I rely on their expertise.

Thank you all for your expertise!

@Charlie MacPhersonI can’t argue with your numbers, or dispute your expertise as a professional seller of real estate.

Best to talk to a GA attorney (or several) and get their expertise.

Realtor" means you are part of a private sector trade group.

I came from corporate jobs in the finance and transportation sectors but eventually left to pursue property management and investing full-time in 2018.