If it is a contractor that is more organized they will likely do this already, if they are shooting from the hip "based on experience" they will likely just give you a total $ value. 

This is not uncommon and actual more typical as it is based on sales price and even though the first appraisal was $130k the new one gets reset based on its recent sale and home prices are not up 10% over a few months.You are going to have a hard time getting a lender to use other comps compared to this home as it recently sold.

ASSET BASED LENDINGNote: Hard money is defined as average loan size under $2M, average loan hold duration under 2 years, and not a bank. 

I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.  

We’re based in Reno/Tahoe, so feel free to reach out if you’d ever want to chat. 

Does anyone have a "program" or formula to use to establish a reasonable list price based on current income and expenses.

I'm also interested in alternatives that have banking, rent collection, bookkeeping, etc.

The webpage has them based in Maryland but they aren't listed in the state's business directory.

Hey @Brett Baker, generally, any place with a great water view or directly on the water will bring more revenue.Of course profitability will all be based on purchase price and prevailing nightly rates in the area.If you find a cool 2/2 or 3/2 right on the water with a great view for 1.5m or a 2/2 or 3/2 house a block away for 600k, then I would look at the house over the condo.

house hack is possible. base way to get feet wet