Before it started, I had no idea whether this property would be hotly contested or whether I'd be the only one interested. 

Newbies need to realize that getting into a rock throwing contest with an appraiser will put them in a losing position.

In FL I had a guy who confirmed my criteria and then was upset when I denied for a criminal issue in the background check...because he plead 'no contest'.

You may also be able to contest your tax increases.

I recommend taking a look at that to see what it saysThat would be my only advice besides contesting it

I am not here to compete for a popularity contest.

Have you ever tried to contest an appraisal?

Thanks in advance. you think its high, but wait until you have to send escrow statements annually, tax forms, and oh by the way if its owner occupied and you are not sending CFPB monthly compliant statements to the borrower they can contest the loan and be forgiven any default interest. 

Just be aware...If the tenant decides to contest the charge and the matter ends up in front of a judge, you may be asked a couple of things:   - did you file a police report?  

If you feel your assessment is too high, you have the right to contest it.