My concern is if a property has significant appreciation since the last time is was assessed for property taxes, then when I purchase the property, a red flag pops up for the city since it was purchased at a higher price than last time then they reassess, and then the property taxes increase significantly. 

From there I would contact a couple of plumbers and have them assess the scope of work and provide quotes so you can choose who you feel the most comfortable with.

Hello BP Community...For the past few months I have been passively trying to learn from the experts here, reading up RE investment books, assessing deals and now looking to connect with the local RE chapter.

With principal interest taxes and assessments, my total expenditures is $1700.

She can call 211 and they will do an assessment and help navigate her with what resources are available to her based on her situation.

I walked the property and a agree with your assessment.

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Easy for owner to quit and shut down to move with just a few desks and folder with phones versus a retail storefront that needs visibility and keeps the place inside looking good for consumers who patronize the business.If you go for office make sure it's not condo as you are not controlling declarant in most cases and you can have ongoing costs plus special assessments that are out of your control.

It's assessed for 58,000 which will be changed once you purchase the property.

No one has a 100% success rate, not even Warren Buffett :)And yeah, I agree with your assessment.