Nobody is living in the unit, the city came out to inspect the unit, nobody was there to let them in (it failed because of this).

Look for views, seclusion, walkout basement potential, water feature potential- people love ponds, add trees, add boulders, multiple access or roadside properties, no zoning in Texas counties, check city zoning, location location, utility access.5.  

The city is eliminating a significant amount of parking near the cross walks.  

There are tons of list building tools out there, Propstream is the most famous, The Share Group is my personal fav, they can provide just the homeowner info and some (not all) can provide phone numbers.

Significant changes to lease terms that impact tenantAlso, the tenant would not qualify for relocation assistance if they live outside of Portland City limits, live with their landlord, or have a week-to-week tenancy.The tenant has a "Right to quiet enjoyment" No entry is allowed for maintenance or repairs without proper 24-hour notice.

Timothy,General advice, not specific to an individual market, city or state. 

I'm also in the same boat in Jersey City, NJ.

Quote from @George Goldstein: Quote from @Theresa Harris: Even if you did buy a $1M house for $500K, your property taxes are based on assessed values and the city uses the size of the home and comparable homes in the area to determine that value and in turn your property taxes. 

Focus on neighborhoods with strong cash flow and smaller cities.

Due to a significant spike in demand, housing prices have skyrocketed, making it nearly impossible in some areas of the city to find solid returns as a real estate investor.