Just google the following: - special assessment - zombie condos - Florida condos (look for recent news)Since you are not living near the properties anyways, why not look in a landlord friendly state where the purchase prices are lower?

Still assessing if it was the property itself or the property class.

Also when you are under contract and get condo docs, make sure to read the meeting minutes (for the past year if available) they will indicate if there are any talks of an upcoming special assessment (which you don't want).

Typically, the tax is based on the assessed fair market value of the property at the time of the transfer, even if it’s not a traditional sale.

This tax is assessed on business income inside of tax-exempt entities or organizations (IRA falls into this category).

As firefighters persist in battling the blazes, many residents are left assessing their financial and emotional losses.

Given it's location not far from the ports of Richmond and Oakland, and that the Chevron oil refinery is nearby as well, some of that is likely be driving the highest and best use assessment. chris in the deep south they turn the anchor store into a big church..  

I believe it to be very accurate assessment based on my personal experinces

Is that a correct assessment?

Not sure if you can file a complaint and ask for this to be re-assessed.