Thank you Account Closed - that's the most comprehensive explanation I've been able to find anywhere.  

I'm currently out of state so I find it very convenient for me to be able to put the service request in online immediately after my tenant reports an issue, and they arrange for a reputable local company that they have a contract with to come out and assess the issue.

Does your county have a method for protesting the property tax or the value of the house they are assessing the tax against?

Thanks,CédricHere are the details for both policyA) Statefarm policy: Quote effective date: 04/11/2018Term: 12 Months COVERAGE DESCRIPTION LIMIT/DEDUCTIBLE PREMIUM A - Dwelling - Fire: $ 171,900 $ 222.00A - Dwelling - EC: $ 771.00A - Dwelling - VMM: $ 24.00 Other structures: $ 17,190B - Personal property - Fire: $ 0.00 Deductible: 2% Deductible Fair Rental Value (TDP-017): $ 1,200 $ 65.00 Cap on losses from certain acts of terrorism (TDP-820): Yes DISCOUNTS/SURCHARGES LIMIT/PERCENT PREMIUM Claim history discount / surcharge: $-216.00Volunteer firefighter assessment: $ 0.00 TOTAL TERM PREMIUM $ 866.00(Note I can get 1% deductible for $1,064)B) Lonestar policy [though United P & C (UPC)]

It also helps to have an experienced eye assessing the property for any repairs, etc that might be needed.It seems like there are a million condos for sale but many, especially near the water, don't allow rentals in the first year, if at all, so that eliminates a lot of properties from consideration. 

Serve notice and move on.If it was someone else that brought the weapon in you need to assess the root cause but the likely hood is you will still need to get new tenants.If they do not leave as requested you will need to evict, you should have sufficient grounds based on the gun issue. 

Brian Spitz Thank You for that comprehensive answer Brian.

The law of large numbers is to low to make some assessments, the interest rate risk is minimal if not non-existent due to the short term nature of their loans.

After 2016 results, there was about 18million in assessed value left, but could be exempted properties.Last year PG county emailed current lists, butI think you can find an earlier list on their website.Im not too familier with Charles.

Mark, I think that it is really depend on the law in which the assessment goes by.