As it relates to the irresponsibility of student tenants, do you proactively visit your units once every quarter, or every six months, to get an assessment of the units' condition? 

Hey guys, I bought a house in South Carolina this year and I was told the value of the house is being re-assessed this year for property taxes.

Do you find there are specific factors beyond taxes and cost balance that you look for when assessing a new market? 

I'm fairly confident from reading online we don't qualify for an exemption, but I'm trying to assess actual closing costs to trying and reduce them All details:Bought the house 2.5 years ago for $980K (left on mortgage $753K), we have a clause for an assumable mortgage for me to take over (I can keep same rate).

What you are looking for is basically "experience" and that is too comprehensive for a post.Most buyers spend very little time finding the right agent because they think they are all the same and it does not matter so much.

Additionally, the Courthouse Online platform is a helpful tool for property assessment data, including ownership and sale history; you’ll just need your property’s Control Number to get started.The Property Mapper is great for visuals, but it sometimes lags with the latest updates, so checking with the Recorder of Deeds or using Courthouse Online will give you the most accurate information.

I tried Zillow Apps years ago and saw that it wasn't very comprehensive.

It assumes that the cash flows are invested at the same rate as the IRR, which is not always the case, but it is one of the metrics used when assessing a syndication. 

Speak with the Community Manager, or try to meet with one or more board members to gauge their attitudes on your investing ideas.Very Important:  check to see if there are any current or in-the-works special assessments. 

Initial Inspection and Assessment: Document property condition before work begins.