Has anyone taken the licensed appraiser exams and used it in real estate investing to help get an edge?

Hey guys,

I was wondering my my realtor valued my house for $350K, and I was buying the house for $350K?!? My realtor said "That's how appraisers do it" does that make any sense? How/why would an appraiser value the ...

We are currently in the middle of a rehab project. We have buyers lined up, someone we know personally. They are getting a conventional loan and want to close as quickly as possible. We took the house back to studs on...

I have been looking at turnkey investment companies lately for out of state investing.  One of the common themes is that there may be a discrepancy between the asking price and the appraised value(possibly higher)  So...

Happy Monday everyone!  So, I've had this chip on my shoulder for awhile about appraisals...and it's something I realize I have to accept but wanted to reach out for a discussion with other investors and get your take...

We are in the process of refinancing our home to combine a first and second at the lower rates. We are in a mountain resort area in California and based on things I'd seen around town, thought our home would appraise ...

When buying rental property with a bank loan what's the typical out of pocket cost for the appraisal?

I'm buying a duplex as an owner occupier.  I'm waiting for the appraisal which I payed for and the appraiser is unable to get in the second unit holding up the process. Has anyone ever experienced appraisals taking to...

An appraiser walked through one of the rental houses I am purchasing and he told the tenant how much the house will appraise. Is this allowed?

Anyone know of a good appraiser in the Charlotte area that they recommend?