What are some tips and tricks for assessing this in comparison to neighboring properties?

Begin by assessing the area's overall appeal, including factors like crime rates, school quality, and amenities.

Use good judgment and assess your risks.

My final assessment on Citrona is: I do actually have a deed to a property, maybe they mean well, maybe they are outright scammers, maybe they are just trying to make a quick buck on quick flips, I am not 100% sure...but one thing for sure is that their property management company is terrible and seriously lacks communication, and I would never recommend them.

With hundreds of properties to assess each week, this approach quickly becomes impractical.

the condo HOAs are responsible for it not you as an individual. the newer the development the better. a lot of the older associations are worse and are having to do special assessments and pushing condo fees way up.

It's highly recommended to seek personalized advice from a qualified CPA, EA, or tax professional who can assess your specific situation based on the facts presented

The wild card in Philly is the Office of Property Assessment and their crazy assessments.

We could be wrong, but it doesn't seem likely.Carini did the math for you early, if after repairs it assess for 240k as you suggest, you'll be able to refinance and pull out 187k, of which about 116k will go to paying off your previous mortgage leaving you with 71k to go plan your next move.This is very compatible with living in the house and getting roommates. 

Off the top of my head: transfer tax is assessed in my area if I change title.