You really can't assess your risks until you know or are fully aware of who the seller is.I'm not writing a book here, just trying to beat the word count in Dion's posts. 

There is no insurance that covers an increase in HOA assessments. 

Unless the Seller is certifiably insane, they'll add a clause to the contract that the bit coin will be assessed at the time of closing and the present value applied toward the total purchase price that is denominated in USD or some other currency.  

How would people here assess future appreciation in Rochester?

I know apps like AirDNA are popular for assessing short-term rental data, but I’d love to hear what other tools or platforms you all use to evaluate markets and find promising investment properties.Questions for You:•What apps or resources do you recommend for analyzing real estate markets and identifying strong investment opportunities?

Visiting the property in person is beneficial too, as it helps you understand the flow of the house and assess how well it can be marketed later on.For turnkey properties updated by previous owners who lived there can be a good buy.

I also had to take time to assess all the furniture.

Taxes are high too, with new assessments soon (but still lower than Cuyahoga Cty). 

I decided to stop buying and re-assess. 

We are all right since it’s our money, our risk assessment and we each know our total story.I like the stock market Longterm 15 years and out.