Utilizing Seth's local market expertise, we quickly assessed the property's potential.

And if I am getting 3-5 calls a day it gives you an idea of the competition that exists in the marketplace.  

Have you done you own personal assessment as well?  

Do you find someone on places like craigslist to get "boots on the ground" to look at the property and assess any damage?

Check for how long the current tenants have been in the property and assess the property condition.

Based on my research, in Pittsburgh, the school board tracks sales of homes and if there is a significant discrepancy between sales price/current assessment values, they will appeal and you get a higher tax bill.

Often not as much as retail centers with lots of property management but still takes work, knowledge, and skill.I have a whole process I have developed to assess risk.Hope it helps   

I am assessing investing in Middle Tennessee for long term rentals and would love your thoughts on where the hotspots are likely to be over the next couple of years.

Only 16 days in have all but two units filled facebook market place is so powerful in a small town!

But if you get a 5% increase assessment, you are on the hook.