Hey @Jeramey Rogers, what does the special assessment cover?

Sales price: $900,000Seller finance: $400,000 / 2 year ballon / 7% interest rate / interest only monthly payment: $2,333 / no pre-payment feeEstimated monthly income: $9,300 / Annual: $111,600Electric separated - water $450 per monthProperty taxes: $16,700 (with property value assessed)Property Insurance: $6,300Renovation Repairs $150,000I anticipate the Re-fi appraisal to come in at a conservative $1,150,000. 

This insures over the standard exceptions which relate to parties in possession, unrecorded easements, survey matters, unrecorded mechanics’ liens, gap period (period between the effective date and time of commitment to the date and time the deed is recorded) and unpaid taxes, assessments and unredeemed tax sales prior to the year of closing.

They typically do not charge to assess the property since they know they will get the job when we close. 

Rapidly escalating HOA fees, special assessments, and large insurance premium increases may contribute to substantial drop in affordability and impact valuations.

I was close to trying but after reading the assessments, getting the overhyped relentless phone calls from "Junior" and the absence of real credible deals / stories has solidified my resolve against this. 

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Alameda County has high property taxes and there are 25 special assessments on Oakland property tax bills. 

It's common to see late fees assessed on the third or fifth day.