I'd personally like to study up before meeting and conversing with others.Thanks again!

It would be best to have a phone conversation, but I don't know how to get that info...

Conversely, you usually should expect better appreciation from SFRs than small MFs (duplex, fourplex type) as the latter are usually not owner occupied and hence, pride of ownership can suffer a bit more w/them if owned by investors who are deferring maintenance impacting curb appeal.  

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If I hear there was none  the conversation ends at that moment.The best thing any property manager can do before taking on clients is to purchase and manage their own rentals and put systems and processes in place that can be scaled to a larger portfolio of properties. 

I want to add that this also allows you to control the conversation and steer it in the direction you want.

The appraiser may feel "ambushed", unless you have the conversation (about the intended user change) ahead of time.

The location is just outside the San Antonio and Converse city limits in Texas.  

If you are full time, this conversation is relevant.  

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