But what will complicate things and maybe indicate that you still should hire one is that if you are a non-US taxpayer you are subject to FIRPTA withholding. 

Appraised value is just one guy or gal's opinion of what a different buyer might pay today based on what buyers payed for similar things in the last few months, so it's always a trailing/lagging indicator.

One additional criteria I am applying while the deck is so completely stacked in the tenant's favor is: to what extent does the applicant understand that actions have consequences, and there are lots of indicators for and against.

And yet, your profile here doesn't even indicate the state where you are licensed.

She's indicated that she will let me search for a buyer for this house she wants to sell.

The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

And the CDC indicated it would not likely respect an advisory opinion, which it is.Regards,Bob

Sitting on the MLS for that long might indicate that it might be overpriced or something else is wrong with the property that isn't easily apparent.

Louis.AS @John Whitfield indicated, there are approximately a million meetups here.FasterHouse Buyers Club is actually meeting in person, you can find them online. 

IRT to the city rules on STR, there is an overly that indicates where you are allowed to have STRs.