Three years ago, my wife and I purchased a duplex with a 3.25% interest rate.

The 2nd appraisal they ordered is full of problematic adjustments that aren't even consistent between different comps. 

I have found that PM's contractors charge way more than the market rate.3.

This is overpriced at a best in place 4% cap rate.

I don't know, the new structure has been working fine in the commercial space so I think most agents will adjust.

I would the adjust my offer to account for the repair.

I do a lot of Condo Associations and I'm having more and more trouble with having companies having to cover such a big property amount in say an acres or 2 of land mass.2. have no idea3. not sure about regulatory barriers because there have been plans done through employers or associations where they'll give a specific discount, let's say 5% overall to the employees they can write but that being said those clients typically don't live right next to each other, have the same age/style/value of home and they still have underwriting guidelines they have to go through that can generate rate or every deny the coverage.That help at all?

John A. most have a number of agents that scrub the MLS, then they plug the numbers to look at yield and/or cap rate.

Now more than ever it is important to really understand your numbers and the area you are buying -- that "accidental appreciation" that many of us rode in the last 5-8 years eroded with the higher rates, cost of entry, and renovation costs. 

Unlike an annual rental where the rent is locked in for a year, the prices and amount of vacancies have a high-rate fluctuation.If you do not live in the state than you may not be aware of SB 280.