If you prevail, the new tax valuation will remain in effect until the next periodic adjustment done by the county.You can check the current tax bills and tax assessed values for properties through the county auditor's page.

You've got the IRS and Auditors breathing down your back. 

I guess the double close would keep the seller in the dark as well as the buyer for the time being but usually only the second transaction is recorded so they can go on Zillow or the auditor and see what you sold it for. 

There is nothing in my market that is desirable to me, so I did an off market mailing campaign to all 3/4 unit owners in my area using the auditors site to source them.

If you aren't using financing ask your realtor for comps.Get insurance quotes before you make an offer.Verify taxes on the county auditor's site.  

For example, you should ensure that your investors are accredited; do you have an auditor who will evaluate the investment status of prospective investors?

County auditor has picture of the house that made me buy it. 

It shouldn't be expensive to draw up, but you will want to be able to provide solid evidence of the deal to IRS auditors, estate attorneys, siblings, or any other interested parties in the future. 

Whenever I see a commercial building for sale that catches my interest, I save it then follow up on the auditors site to find out what it sold for.  

Many #landlords are unaware that Ohio law requires all owners of residential rental property to register with the county auditor.