But as others have said, $975 to $1,150 is a big jump that could likely cause them to leave, or worse, cause them to stay but not be able to pay the rent.If they really are great tenants, then keep them at a starting rent of $1,025, and increase the rent incrementally by $50 every 12 months.

The problem is this: The way you're doing it not only doesn't work, but it is rapidly killing your reputation in your local investor community!

Does the cost of an assessment appeals attorney outweigh the long term incremental tax impact if my property taxes were raised?

Yes, the issue with the Portland market is that it's enjoyed rapid appreciation in the past 10 years, so meeting some of those rule of thumbs are difficult (i.e 1% rule, etc).

If someone really bought it for $135k and is selling it for $55k in this market, where the prices of housing is rapidly increasing there is a problem. 

I've been pre-approved for a $300K loan and am seeing that few properties generate incremental cash flow if I also live there during the first year:- Purchase 2+ BR home and rent out while I also live on-property; move out after a year- Purchase a home for myself (i.e. a condo - I know I know, condos have terrible ROI but I personally like the look/feel)- Keep renting As this is Week 2 of my real estate venture, any feedback/insight would be incredibly appreciated.Thank you for reading!

If you are lucky, they'll pay their balance sometime in mid February when they get their income tax rapid refund money. 

agree it's new feudal era in America with the world becoming multi-polar powerhouse.The text book has been changing rapidly.

There are plenty of ways to manage their outlay of cash in smaller increments, and perhaps you can ask for receipts when they buy materials and pay them daily or weekly as work gets completed.

My ideal property has a 1-2% cash-on-cash return, but a 30%+ upside from in-place rents, and is in a rapidly gentrifying LA neighborhood.An investor from PA might says, "Are you kidding me?