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Stephen Rager
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Appraisal, what's the point?

Stephen Rager
  • Newburgh, IN
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I recently purchased two rental properties, both less than $50,000 each.  The appraisals cost roughly $475 each.  I'm wondering what was the point? I don't believe they were required to close.  Being new to this I did order them. Now I'm reviewing to improve my system to determine if and when an appraisal is appropriate.  In this case, this is to buy and hold properties.  

TIA

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    Stephen Rager
    • Newburgh, IN
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    With loans, 20% down on each, I'll go back and ask my lender if they were required or not for the loans.  It may have been required and I wasn't aware. 

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