I am assuming that assessed value will remain for the entire year even if I renovated the property earlier in the year.

We're looking for distressed, motivated seller's that are not listed on anything yet.

Am not sure if I can get advice as my property is in a non-US country but I guess the principles remain somewhat the same.

Hi Everyone,I'm interested in hearing your horror stories you have working with motivated sellers?

Personally I see it more for a motivation & wisdom benefit and like James Caruso said I would prefer to fund my first my deal before feeling I need some push from his courses.

If they are not moving and the cat will remain I would not put in new molding for the cat to damage.So if you are getting good rent, turnover will cost you vacancy and repairs.

@Manny CirinoMy favorite is blue ocean opportunities in commercial real estate - incredibly motivating and detailed plus a real story of one of the best real estate gurus whom I met after that and applied his strategy to make money successfullyBtw he practically gives the book away for $2 to help others - well Cherif Medawar, the author is worth millions so he can afford it but the key thing is the content is amazing https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Opportunities-Commercial-Estate-ebook/dp/B00EKNF71U

Every time I have, they end up motivated to take their time, round up, etc.

For example, myself and my wife could each gift 14,000 to family member and family member's spouse immediately (total $54,000 in 2018), and then remaining balance plus interest due to the family member on 1/2/2019. 

Hi Catherine,If the remaining balance was given to the collection agency to collect you need to speak with them to pay the balance due.