The difference is that there's a professional salesperson (real estate agent) hosting the appraisal who in no small part justifies real estate values for a living (to clients, to appraisers, etc etc), versus a consumer on a refi just opening the door and saying "yup come on in, I'll be in the other room if you need me."

This is not legal advice and does not create an attorney client relationship.

If I had a client with a 25 unit apartment full of long term rentals, I would encourage hiring a separate property manager. 

I've used them - as have many of my clients - here in Tampa. 

I found a client a "3% down, closing costs paid by lender" mortgage being offered to a select first time home buyers. 

Hi I am a Client Relations Manager at USPI and the posts here relate to one of our investment offerings.

I have spoke to my long-time insurance agent (also friend and client through my ad agency which makes shopping insurance awkward) and he gave me a similar answer as you did Jack.

I have found this to be the case in other states where my clients and I have invested in real estate.  

I use it for my clients on large and small rehabs.

If so, you open yourself up to a bigger pool of candidates.There are about 20 of us tax accountants and CPAs here on Bigger Pockets who specialize in real estate taxation and work with clients nationwide.Reach out to a few and see who you like.Good luck and let me know if I can be of assistance.