The properties now have the potential to go up for a tax sale by next month. 

So I did at least stay within my risk tolerance - but of course hoped for better outcomes. 

Going into a potential deal, I look at the track record of appreciation (sales comps) in the immediate area, not the general area, and based solely on properties that are within 10% higher/lower in sq ftg than the property I'm looking at.I have a goal of a specific number ()in dollars, NOT percentages) that I need to achieve in appreciation. 

While much attention is given to the Federal Funds rate, the real concern lies in the potential scarcity of capital in debt markets.

My partners and I have a property that would cash flow right when we buy it and of course there is potential to possibly almost double monthly rents.

We purchased it below market value and increased the rents from $1000-1200 up to $1400-1500 What was the outcome?

You're putting in 80k all in, and selling potentially for 115k after 4 months - I think you could find an area with better margin in my opinion. 

Ask to see the minutes of the Council meeting where their STR regulations and excise tax were discussed so you can see not only what the final outcome was, but also see the comments from the staff and council members so you can see if they were entirely in support, somewhat in support, or strongly divided.

I just talked to this guy to potentially use for one of my rehabs. 

Hi Olu, I haven't used it personally, but it looks like potentially a good option.