I also require tenants to direct deposit through payroll deduction or going to my bank and physically depositing rent...no alternatives.

I'm actually looking for large value ad stuff where the house is a pretty light rehab EXCEPT for major structural or foundation items, because most of those kinds of items now don't scare me away and I can differentiate and compete with less people when finding them.It takes baby steps though, if that makes sense. 

Can anyone point me in the right direction? 

If only they'd direct their creative energies into something positive...

There are a lot of directions you could take this.

Looks like I will be on the hunt for a new agent, as the one I had been working with directed me to bcassesment when I had asked if he could help me with comparables...  

Although some appraisers work directly for mortgage lenders, most are independent.appreciationThe increase in the value of a property due to changes in market conditions, inflation, or other causes.assessed valueThe valuation placed on property by a public tax assessor for purposes of taxation.assessmentThe placing of a value on property for the purpose of taxation.assessorA public official who establishes the value of a property for taxation purposes.assetItems of value owned by an individual.

There is yet another wrinkle to that wrinkle under the 514 treasury regs -- if substantially all of a property's use is directly related to its exempt purpose, it is not considered debt financed.It's very possible a church could invest in rental properties to further its tax exempt purpose and not incur UBTI.Good convo to have with a lawyer and a tax CPA/EA.

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He has at least 2 or 3 nearly identical posts, bashing a company that is his direct competitor (even though he makes it very clear that they are not competitors 🙄), so that could warrant a post coming down.