I guess the only reason could be if I invest into property improvements that benefit the tenant - i.e. energy efficiency in appliances, windows, etc.....

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This wasn't due to my exceptional landlording or marketing skills, but simply due to the weather finally improving.

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I'm guessing it would take anywhere from 1 to 2 years to complete the split and improvements.

Since I do the work myself, I know what I could had done better, and just try to improve on that.

Anyone here use it.I had actually never heard of the program until a realtor mentioned it this weekend.They allow up to 35k in renovations to be wrapped into the loan if the ARV shows that the contractors work will improve the value of the home by that much or more.This seems like a great opp to get renovation money without paying to much out of pocket.

Assessed values are just a way to spread the tax burden among property owners and should not be used as an indicator of any particular property's market or investment value.If a property owner didn't maintain or improve the property over time, (such as one on the market that needs repairs - sound familiar?)

I was equalizing my sold property with my acquired property plus improvements for FMV.

It sounds from your profile that you've got some varied experience in real estate.