Also, I never knew the exhaust fan even existed in the bathroom. 

So to those of you concerned about tenants hooking up a gas dryer, do you also get concerned about the tenant hooking up the dryer's exhaust properly?

Every year they publish exhaustive surveys of the Best of everything in Dallas. 

@Carlton Bynum - to your list I would add to check: gutters and downspouts (especially since the bottom of the downspouts might be buried in over a foot of snow); heating system air intakes and exhaust openings (with direct vent units these are close to ground level and could get buried); nearest fire hydrant being accessible in case it is needed (snow plows tend to bury them).

The above is not meant to be an exhaustive tutorial of how to file appeals as the actual process and strategy will vary based upon the township and county the property falls within, whether it is a commercial or residential property, etc. 

@Luke StoneMy very competent colleague @Ashish Acharya was exhausted from the tax season, so please forgive him for accidentally saying that 1099s are based on your entity.

We've been doing some light rehab including:New flooring in laundry roomNew hot water tankFaux wood blinds throughouttouch up paint, where neededBringing some electrical up to codeInstalling a microwaveBathroom:  Grouting tub, replacing some damaged tiles, fixing exhaust fan, re-trimming window, new showerheadNew smoke detectorsPainting some built-ins in the basement that were bare woodFinishing off a bar in the basementPowerwash of exteriorNew address signNew mailboxRepair of interior and exterior doorsDealing with a disaster of a yard! 

Once you've exhausted that pool, you're working on people who are coming into the market and looking at whats available.

But even there I know how to troubleshoot so I'm not paying a guy to come out and replace an exhaust fan or thermostat.1.

Send the property to foreclosure - This is what happens to either brother when they've exhausted all other options.