Assess risk. 

The Pacific Northwest is competitive, so leveraging those connections can be a game-changer.Second, when analyzing deals, ensure you’re building a framework to assess not just the property’s performance today but its future potential.

As a self proclaimed rookie, I recommend starting by conducting your own initial assessment of the property.

To start I made sure that I found a majority of my furniture from locally sourced companies such as thrift stores, Facebook marketplace, mom-and-pop shops, and so on because I felt if I'm going to do this right I want to support the local community I am investing into. 

Would you agree with this blanket assessment? 

@Phillip Austin For listing the rentals, Zillow doesn't allow roommate style rentals, so you can't use that for listings.I use Facebook Marketplace, and all the sub groups (ie.

The city screwed up and liened Direct Charges on the common area which has an assessed value placeholder of $1. 

How do I make this assessment?

Have you posted it on bigger pockets marketplace?

If you believe the new assessment is too high, you can file an appeal.