Typically its because the first appraiser is just a goof and doesn't know what they're doing.I really think the problem is that they see what we paid for the properties and just assume there's no way we could have gotten such a huge discount so they find irrational ways to comp the property "down".But that would be my suggestion in your instance.

My practical side says if I were living there, I'd want a self locking knob if I'm outside without my keys at least the bottom knob would be locked or ff their hands are full and they park in the garage they would typically close the garage door and then exit through the service door.Any thoughts or should I just add a passage lever there too along with a deadbolt?

We hike and white water kayak. 

Does the price typically depend on the sale price or are you seeing a flat fee approach regardless of deal size?

So in reality you would only be saving 3% and there would be less motivated buyers viewing their home, which typically results in lower offers and ultimately a lower sales price. 

I do not typically suggest selling off positive cash flowing investments unless you have a clear plan with what you are going to do with the proceeds of the sale and the next investment has better cashflow. 

He's shown his colors, so anticipate he will not honor other terms of the rental agreement too.

Typically need to wait 6 months (season) but then can get out 75-80% of appraised value.

This is very typical of how most smaller towns in Portugal, where I lived for a couple of years growing up. 

Jacob, Typically the downstairs owner would have to establish that you were negligent in order for your liability coverage to kick in for repairs to his unit.