@Brayden James given that it was built in 2017 it is probably just assessed on the land value as soon as the county figures out there is a house there you best believe your taxes will go up. 

City has an inconsistent methodology on assessing taxes, for me I think they saw the purchase price (215,000) and just decided to increase.  

This is more difficult to assess but you can get a sense from reading reviews about the companies. 

It doesn't have to be fancy but it will help you down the road assess the next construction project.

Given your proximity to retirement, you need to seriously assess your tolerance for risk.

Looks like the push to raise property tax assessments on Airbnb/short-term rentals to 29% ... might be dead on arrival."

Here are some ways that you might want to think about that risk1) What does supply/demand look like in your area and how long do you think it would take to get a market rate tenant2) Set expectations with the existing tenants that you would prefer them to stay and therefore you will be implementing a small increase but that they will still be below market and will therefore save $x per year over a comparable rental3) highlight any additional value that you will bring in return for the higher rent e.g. more responsive management, rehabs, additional amenities etc.4) Assess whether the tenant is one that you are interested in keeping e.g. do they pay their rent on time and do they look after the unitGood luck!

Hello all,I am interested in out of state Turnkey properties but have no clue about how to screen the market,properties.I have found a company I feel comfortable with.I need step by step guidance about how to assess if it is as good a deal as they seem to be..Thank you!

I know that in CA only new improvements would be assessed and we don’t plan on making major changes to the first floor besides perhaps knocking down two interior walls to create an open floor plan.

I never negotiate based on waterheaters, HVACs or roofs since they can all be visually assessed without a professional.