This property offers a nice yard, curb appeal and two double garages that are connected to the property!

That’s why the ten year option is appealing. 

As a higher  income earner, if I were to account for my labor costs in deal analysis a lot of these deals suddenly start looking much less appealing...perhaps this is because I haven't quite figured out my path yet.

Call the city/county assessor 's office and ask them what the process is for filing an appeal.   

Moving the utilities into a more logical flow will get you a long way in making the house more appealing.

Sure, you can do a tax appeal and appeal your assessed value (in NJ you need to show that’s it’s off by more than I think 15%).

The rental is pretty old, and less appealing to prospective tenants. 

Lots of private equity groups are raising capital for distressed property funds and there is an appeal of SFH and affordable units as defensive in downtimes.Smaller landlords (who overwhelmingly own the bulk of <5 units) will get the squeeze if legislation to save renters doesn’t address them.

@Davon JohnsonYou need to go to your cities Municipal and Zoning Appeals Department or Building Department (depending on your city) and file an application/permit.

All of them speak confidently of their skills, but are quick to point out that it is quite likely an appeal, etc. would cost a great deal and have limited chance of success particularly in Michigan.