I've noticed homes 30% larger than mine are paying about 1/3 of my tax amount.I know I missed the appeal window. 

Window units, no central air.Rents are on par with the area but updated units are going for close about $1,200 for 1/1 and $1,350 for 2/1.

Although still rare, some of these duplexes are now coming with impact windows, which further lowers your insurance and increases storm protection, so this may be something else to look into.

You may pay more for that extended closing window, but it may be worth it.

Needs electrical, plumping, windows, etc What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I am considering converting the basement by installing an egress window, which would cost around $7,000, and adding wired smoke alarms.

There is no early buyout available due to the short duration window.  

The house has the master bedroom with a window that leads to an added enclosed room that looks like it was previously a sun-room.

I usually spend my time, if the seller is present, keeping him/her out of the way if needed, pumping tenants for info, taking measurements for room sizes and drawing floor plans with doors and windows and noting appliances and taking pictures.We look for value add properties that are in decent structural and mechanical condition (except for one deal that we got really cheap).

I just gave it a try with a random property I found for sale on Redfin and once the map updated and I clicked on the parcel it brought up a little context window that provided the mailing address (as well as other info).