If the property is out away from the interstate you stand a better chance of appealing to a broader base.

After researching investment strategies and running the numbers we felt confident this would be a low maintenance, cash flowing property, close to good schools and walkable amenities and parks that would be appealing to stable tenants.

Yes, you can appeal the property tax amount.

After a couple of dead end markets in a very hot market we found ourselves looking at this property that was less appealing at the time to the rest of the market and took a shot on it.

After a couple of dead end markets in a very hot market we found ourselves looking at this property that was less appealing at the time to the rest of the market and took a shot on it.

.; I don't mind (and actually like) keeping records on my own so I expect this to help a lot in reducing the fees, but the approach @Susan M. has taken in pulling and categorizing everything at the end of the year is very appealing; I will add that $100 per door you tipped me on as a rule of thumb to triage bad cash flow deals.

This person has an amazing knowledge of the markets and is working directly with my commercial loan officer (and lawyer) to target areas and assets that appeal to the bank from a risk standpoint.  

Even had sheet vinyl suggested but not appealing what I've seen.

Replaced all carpeting with high end flooring, fresh designer paint job (interior & exterior), updated all interior lighting, refinished kitchen cabinets, installed butcher top counters, added a custom "breakfast nook," replaced all windows, New HVAC & duct-work, cleaned up the overgrown yard and added exterior curb appeal, plus gutted & updated bathrooms.What was the outcome?

But if the stock market averages 5% and real estate averages 10% (combined with the tax advantages), it’s still the most appealing asset class IMO.