Has anyone had difficulties getting Fannie Mae to allow an appraiser to turn on the  water and test the heating system in a vacant foreclosed home owned by Fannie Mae?  I am applying for a loan on a duplex, and the ag...

Does anyone know of a cheap desktop appraiser in the Houston, TX area? I'm a new investor and would feel more comfortable pulling the trigger on deals if I had the backing of an appraiser. I don't need them to dr...

Hi,I was hoping someone might be able to share some experience on a fairly basic questionI have my first deal under contract and working towards closing. The property (a Fannie REO) is in TX, but my lender is based in...

I just lucked out and bought a home for $640k. There's a few comparables just doors down which are:

A smaller home for sale at $870k
A house that's the same size that just sold for 1.3m
Another home the same size tha...

Good early morning everyone, I have been thinking becoming a certified residential appraiser and was wondering if there were any cons of being a real estate investor and a appraiser.  I have searched the threads on BP...

How should one proceed when an appraiser clearly under appraises a refy property?I need the cash out for another investment deal but now the silly appraiser threatens all that!

Hi everyone, Just a quick question- I am using a commercial analysis for a property that is a fourplex, however my numbers do not come anywhere near what the asking price is or what the seller is willing to settle for...

Hi,I recently purchased an investment property out at Memphis, TN last month - 4/2.5, nice schools, low crime, etc. and the appraisal came in at $140K.  Comps with better condition around the area was $155K (so -15K f...

Does anyone near Nashville know of an appraiser that does mini appraisals? I need someone that I can use weekly but I don't want to pay 600 bucks a week for appraisals. I'd love to find someone that can do a quick wal...

Rick Harmon!!! Where are you on this!!?? I need your knowledge!! Anyways, why do they do an appraisal on on property on the year the person died!? Probate referee is great if it's under 150K. You skip the full probate...