I would say on premium triple net properties it is doubtful.Too many other players ready to put skin in the game.They don't have to deal with tenants,toilets,and termites and get a 6 to 8 percent annual return.You might be able to structure something with a non-corporate tenant but that carries a bunch of more risk.You can get into these properties with less skin as lenders that do credit tenant loans will go 90% LTV.So you could in theory structure these no money down but again there are big companies gobbling up triple net with hoards of cash.If you are assuming a loan the lenders feel much more comfortable with a big corp with tons of backing,cash,and a track record for performing.The other benefit is that with the big company as the buyer the lender will let the personal guarantee go on the loan assumption.If you are just Joe Blow wanting to assume it they might let you with a personal guarantee still attached to the seller.This has just been my experience and there are always exceptions to the rule.

Is there any public records that I could get a hold of to find out why the assessment almost tripled?

One triple net leasing deal I had close with my buyer client and the attorney for the seller wanted to redo the sale after words because he didn't set up the 1031 for his seller.

On average, a STR can triple your returns vs a LTR.

@Matt Gilroy,Most of my houses double-triple in value,  but I do have 1 that fits exactly what you're saying.   

Is the hassle of ten singles worth it as opposed to say three or four triple deckers?

bump, for the day crown!

I know he is a broker because the documents/forms he sends are from Summit & Crowne Capital Partners and Peak Asset Lending.3.In fact, other forms , like applicant’s cashflow/statement of net worth etc were from Summit & Crowne for the same transaction, although the pre-approval letter he provided was from Peak Asset Lending !

I under agreement on a Worcester triple-decker where one of the unit has radiators and wonder if it is worth replacing with forced air? 

I have been working in all of the Cleveland markets, even EAST Cleveland and have seen pricing going up everywhere double triple or more,  Heck MF are selling for 40k per unit in east Cleveland , 5 6 years ago they were 10- 15k,