Before you can accurately assess your options, you need to know one crucial point.

In about 30 seconds, I can assess the LBP risk of a window sill, frame, or painted door.

If you can show solid evidence that the assessment is off, you should have a case.

I wouldn't trust the agent's assessment of repairs any more than I would trust their pro formas for selling apartment complexes....call me cynical I guess.We had a lengthy thread about the value of agents several months ago.

I intend to buy a SFR located in Riverview, FL and need a good honest general contractor to assess the repair cost (it is tenant occupied, so repair should be light).

I was able to lower taxes on a property that was just assessed higher.

He has, I believe, a $75,000 tax basis (per tax bill assessment) on the property which he can write off of the sale price.

I had a condo property that was being assessed for a new roof for double the actual cost.

This can get real crazy in the special assessment department.Older irrgation systems can be huge in larger complexes and age can be a problem there too.Our complex has over 900 trees and they are old requiring work and/or removal.

It is very important the buyer understand what they are buying in to --If the reserves are below 70% the homeowners may be facing a special assessment in the future.