In our county the taxes jump substantially the year following the purchases, but then only like 1 1/2% per year after that until a fair value assessment is reached and then slight decreases every year after that.   

Looking for a good recommendation for a fair handyman or contractor to install lamps, sinks and toilets for my new condo rental. 

Or have a direct conversation with the seller and try and fined a Fair Middle Ground at 25k. 

proper notice to enter is usually defined by the state as 24 hours notice. some states require 48. that is your starting point. that being said, coming through with a high amount of showings can be considered as disrupting the tenants right to peaceful enjoyment of their home. if you plan on coming through with one or two, you should be ok (legally) to give tenant prior written notice and come in regardless of their objections. if you think it may take multiple showings, you are likely better off to work with the tenant to set up a block of time for an open house. in extreme situations, you can consider offering a gift card to a local restaurant or movie theater to get them out. the tricky part is striking a balance between what is legal, entering with proper notice, and what is fair and reasonable, since the tenant can purposely leave the house an extreme mess to make it harder to re-rent, badmouth you to potential renters, and may even try to refuse entry. how you approach will depend on your relationship with tenant.

Definitely felt my fair share of bumps and bruises along the way, but also learned a TON and am better prepared than I ever have been.

The property is just over 1.5 acres in a fairly suburban area.

If we do a cash out refinance they can get their investment back.Does this sound fair or does it sound like I'm being greedy?

You could check the property owner records on your county auditor's site...but assuming many people have the same name, that might prove difficult, unless you have some other identifying info that would ensure you got the right person.

I just want to make this fair for both of us.  

Hello Everyone,Fairly new in REI and in the process of forming my Power Team.