Many of our buyers happily take the win of reduced interest rates and down-payment requirements from house hacking and add it to a value play by having an opportunity to kick-start appreciation.

That is taken care of by several DVD's I leave by the BluRay player.

Personally, I would try meeting some of the bigger players in the area to see what they are doing.

The trouble with being in the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.

Good idea for a thread @Jonathan DempseyI did a budget DYI house hack a couple years ago that was both a miserable failure yet still a win all the same. 

Find a partner to bring in to the deal that has some cash and more management and REI experience in multi-family, you might give a little bitt of equity away but it sounds to me with a little management you have some winning properties there. don't bail, a lot of people stop just inches from the top because it looks bleak.

But if you put some work into the property and make it a better experience for them, you'll win them over.Keep in mind tenants know market rents better than landlords.

I've now spoken w my Private Lender who said the same, so once I win the auction, they have my deposit already, it will take just a few more days for Title to get me a Insurance policy, which the other bank/owners of property said is fine.

Considering the amounts, I'd hire real estate lawyer.I had the same tax increase this year - twice to 2017, but mine is $27K vs $10K - and I don't have a case because I actually bought it for that price.Market is pretty strong still and to get this value decreased, you'll need a professional.Don't try to do it yourself - you might lose a chance (unless you just bought it for $393K - then you win)

If you win in small claims court, you could be awarded damages as much as two times the security deposit.