Section 8 will compare the rent of the unit to other units in the immediate area to determine if the rent is reasonable. 

This basically puts the cash contributions in a higher priority compared to your sweat equity.Sounds like you are getting ready to expand the empire!

Typically you don't compensate your partner in a business if he or you have a personal guarantee on the purposed business.

This is for my own purpose and I'm not looking to sell anything.

In situations like this you often need to talk to the appraiser and explain the purpose.

I don't remember much emphasis on market/repair analysis compared to the drama within the team.

You will get to know who is transferring property to an LLC or trust and who owns multiple properties in the area.When you find an area that you believe is an opportunity then sharpen your focus and continue to monitor the area so that you become familiar with the type of property available and what it is listed for compared to what the ultimate sales price is.I like to contact owners who are several years behind in real estate tax.

Even if it was not completely rent free it would a dramatic reduction compared to what i am currently paying in rent, $1300.

Comparables.

The photos are you first impression of a property, and, much like all things, that first impression will make or break interest.The average DIY enthusiast can pick up a thousand dollar camera setup, watch free tutorials on YouTube, and be producing quality work for their own purposes, and maybe even for other people, but it's a serious trade to learn.