All Forum Posts by: Alex K.

Next time someone smokes meth in your house, clean it yourself, move on

Involving the city, police etc will only make your road to financial recovery long

Hi Everyone,

A few months back, I closed on a 2-unit in West Village and this week I got the notice from the Board of Assessors in regards to the new taxable value on the property.  I was expecting an increase, but I wasn't expecting the taxable value to almost triple.

I'd love some guidance when it comes to filing an appeal.  I live in CA so I'm trying to understand the process of appealing for a non-resident.  I've received conflicting guidance and looking for clarity.  Some tell me to call the Assessors office and schedule an appeal and an inspector will physically come to the unit to reassess.  Others tell me write a letter of appeal and fill out the Board of Review petition form and mail it to the Assessors office.

I am planning on calling the Assessors office for clarification, but any guidance the community may have on the process of appealing would be really helpful.  If anyone has gone through the process, I'd also love to know my chances for a favorable outcome and what I can do to ensure a favorable outcome.

Thanks so much!

Manny

My dad and I are seeking to build a house. The lot will be in a city area and under .5 acre. The house will be under 1,500 sq ft with a 2 car garage. We are trying to budget what it will cost to have the basement dug and foundation laid. It would work well if this company could also grade the lot. Would it be possible that they could also connect the utilities to the city, which will be right by the property.

I’m looking for a real estate agent that can help me, an out of state investor, find decent multifamily properties in the Detroit area. Must have good contractor connections

Thank you

Any advice on how long you should usually wait until refinancing a property after purchasing? I'm new to this and wondering if there is a general rule of thumb on when to refinance the property. 

The property is in a great location in Royal Oak, Michigan, and did not require any repairs except cosmetic things like new paint. 

Thanks