I do this for every single client.But even that is not bulletproof and I've seen new adjustments going 5-10% higher than that.You can appeal property tax assessments, and I've done so with a lot of success in the past.

I agree that successful REIs create their own opportunities by applying targeted strategies to specific markets.

Glad to hear of you continued success in Nashville!

Although many investors never get started due to analysis paralysis, considering that even the most experienced investors have had a deal or two go south, I wonder how many investors also end up never finding success because of a mistake on their first deal.

Too many gurus make it seem like someone will have instant success and when they don't here comes the upsell.

Surround yourself with successful agents, not ones that are selling 1-2 a year and struggling. 

You’ve written about your history of success, but every active investor we know—including us—eventually runs into an issue.

If you are successful, you should have profits to pour back into the next project.

Look forward to learning a lot from everyone here at Bigger Pockets, and starting our path to success :DBased in Sydney Australia currently, looking away from Aus as the value is not great over here. 

We were drawn to Grove Parkview because of its location in a high-growth market, the ability to assume an attractive Fannie Mae loan at 4.74%, and the success of the current owner’s renovation strategy.