You're correct in the tax assessment of NJ; however, with that said, where can you purchase waterfront property $100,000???

I rented the rooms out while living in it for years and now it's assess for $260k.

The good thing is there are a ton of positive professionals who will offer solid advice AND you are aware of some of the mistakes you made, which helps assess what happened, so kudos to you!

Haha the tax assessed value of the house is only about 20k; hopefully the renovation doesn't end up costing more than that.

Im looking to BRRRR the property (minus the Buy part) but I'm having a hard time finding reliable comps to assess my ARV. the property address is 3432 N. 18th Philadelphia 19140.

At this point I’m trying to put together a game plan and after having read these three books this seems to be the recommended path:   A: get a real estate license,  B: start searching the MLS and other resources for deals, C: start viewing properties and try to assess good deals using J Scotts MPP model, D:make an offer. 

However, I think that discipline, networking, and thinking deeply and critically about goals and how to get there, while assessing risk is fundamental for success.

What are your thoughts and the best way to assess if one needs to change and how.

The rating scale is not formal, it would not be on an assessment, it's just based on your feeling when you know an area well. 

Information required when applying for ICC Grant:letter of substantial loss from Town must state that home has sustained more than 50% of it’s value in flood damageTax Assessment from Town Appraiser (current house value excluding the land)Current Elevation Certificate (from a licensed surveyor)Color photos of house as isLine by line breakdown of new elevation work including foundation work and it’s cost.