And since I can force appreciation by improving my properties, why would I buy treasuries?

A home inspection is mandatory, if you are below $10K in repairs/improvements that would be ideal.

Gain = Sales price less expenses less adjusted basisAdjusted basis is purchase price plus improvements less accumulated depreciation.

I want to begin property improvements before property falls apart.

., and the neighborhood is up in price and appearance so much that it has certainly improved dramatically since I bought a house at Leo and Notre Dame in 2012.

From my experience, HD Supply Home Improvement Solutions was considerably inexpensive compared to anywhere, even Lowes and Home Depot.

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This is because of less vacancy/turnover, rents increased much faster, less tenant damage, less maintenance and repair costs, and most important of all MUCH higher appreciation due to being in more desirable areas that actually improved instead of staying stagnant like many S8 areas. 

I am considering an investment in a commercial property with plans to improve and sell it within 4-6 years.

The tax increase was 14.75%The 2023 tax without the special assessment was $4,054.04The 2024 tax without the special assessment was $4,274.83Here's the breakdown from the County's website:Values established by the assessor as of January 2, 2023Estimated market value:$334,000Taxable market value:$326,820Total improvement amount: Total net tax:$4,274.83 Total special assessments:$8,137.29Special assessment details:010272316GST IMPRV RESURFACING$247.350109602023VACANT BUILDING REG$7,703.710125121T052021 TREE REMOVAL-5$186.23