@Stuart Udis I was wondering if disclosing this to the broker could have adverse effects on the appraisal itself.

Hello, looking to join a local Real Estate investment group/meetup to connect with other investors.

Here are a few tips that might help you get a clearer picture:Local Contractors: One of the best ways to get accurate estimates is to connect with local contractors.

     When my wife and I first started into the real-estate adventure a couple months ago, we could not fathom the amount of support and mentor connections there would be by seasoned investors and even new investors starting out that give great "startup" advice.

Would love to connect!

If you want me to connect you to some people in the area, I'd be happy to help.

Establish connections with other local experts, realtors, lenders, contractors, and investors to get knowledge from their experiences and cultivate a network.

And which would be more cost effective.

I would make sure to find a good Realtor that can help you get connected to your core-4.

You are effectively operating a hotel.