Subtract depreciation, explained here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1121063-expla...Because of Step 2, depreciation, many cash-flowing rentals end up showing $0 net profit, resulting in no tax increase and sometimes in tax decrease.

When renovating a walk-out single-family home to create a separate legal unit in the basement, removing the interior stairs can increase usable square footage and enhance security between the two units.

Personally, I would not create a conversation around this "risk" as that is a sure fire way to increase the sellers anxiety. 

Personally I'd rather sell or trade down @Bob Willis. if I needed to increase my lifestyle which I don't.

The property had good bones and a solid structure, making it a great candidate for renovations that could increase its value.

The property had good bones and a solid structure, making it a great candidate for renovations that could increase its value.

The multi-family market has remained strong, and if rates decrease I think we see more buyers in the market irregardless of property tax increases.

Lake Conroe will only continue to rise in population and value of homes in the area.

I have not increased their rent (although I should have).

Those rent increases have pushed some lower-income tenants to the brink of what they can afford.