Understand Your Assessment: Review your property assessment carefully to ensure its accuracy.

Understanding the potential rental income is crucial in assessing the profitability of the investment.Expenses: Do you have a clear understanding of all the expenses associated with owning the duplex?

@Stuart Udis you are incorrect on your assessment.

Appraisers base their assessments on recent similar property transactions in the region, not only your purchase price or desired loan amount, and they take into account market trends, so a short ownership term is unlikely to increase the worth of your property.

While sellers or wholesalers may sometimes dictate the title company, having your preferred option ready can be advantageous.To vet potential team members, engage in conversations and assess their responsiveness.

I would need to look up assessments on hcad.The area is Fifth Ward near downtown Houston.

My real estate career is at ground 0 and I am assessing my situation, to find what area of real estate investing is best for me. 

Your analytical abilities as a software engineer can be useful in assessing characteristics and financial data.

I would be happy to do an assessment and see what I or my business partners could do for you. 

Is there any escaping from these insane assessments?