If caught, the IRS would extract several pounds of flesh from me.I've been reading about cosigning a loan for my daughter and even that's not too appealing since even though I'd have no interest in the house, it would count in my future DTI calculations for mortgages.

then arithmetic mean is clearly more accurate.Personally, for the example you used, I prefer IRR, as it's more meaningful than either of those as an answer to the real question I should be asking.In fact I don't think I've ever asked or been asked a question where geometric mean is going to provide the the meaningful answer.

Check the HOA documents that is trying to extract money from you.They should be recorded at the Registry of Deeds.

You should focus on extracting the most value out of the property, not breaking even.

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I own a 9-unit building in Millvale, PA and just got a notice that the school district is appealing the assessed value in order to extract additional tax revenue from me for 2013.Can any of you provide any advice on how to deal with this and what evidence to present?

That's not a very meaningful metric.

Probably we will need a few more specifics about your deal to give you any meaningful advice.

All meaningful family business decisions have always been in secret, even from the children.They have however created a very strict "Family Trust" to provide for and to protect the children from themselves.

But if you are hoping to extract value for yourself, your time might be better spent on another opportunity.Wish you the best!