Nit sure if they could command the same rents as a srick or manufactured.Manufactured have about all the same benefits of traditional stick built but are generally faster to build and slightly cheaper.Stick built- most expensive but made from common materials, easier to appraise, but take longer to construct. 

The 4/2 model we are selling for $275k usually appraises in the $330k to $340k range on pre-construction. 

>How do I maximize the appraisal value of property, given that it's now much more square footage, bed/bath count, and rental income potential?

Purchase price: $350,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Appraised value is at $850k after 10 years What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

For example we bought a house a few years ago for 80k, put 60k in renovations in, so 140 all in plus closing costs, but house appraised close to 185k when we were done with the work. 

LLC under wife’s name as a sole proprietor.Plan: Buy the property under my name as w-2 investor with hopefully with higher appraisal (Fully rented with 9%CAP, did some upgrades).

Property appraised at close to $400K.

You are correct that someone would need to have an appraisal completed with local comps (SFH's), however, an investor looking for a turn-key vacation rental has to look at the revenue produced. 

I am considering putting in an offer on a duplex that was built only a few years ago. Each side has a rental history of being rented out for $1600 a month. They are about 1400 ft.² each with three bedrooms two bathroo...

(the lawyer took care of everythingI only send him the deed and check)It was 33k and something, based on an appraisal from the year of quiet title  (2008, 300k)Now I am already an older person and I want to sell really as soon as possible,the condo is rented and income compared to present value is an insult.I know the story is the story of human stupidity, and too long, my apology.What I really please let me help to know is:What are the tax consequences of this exchange of gifts from me to my second ex and from him back to me?