That won't change the tax rate, but taxes are obviously a function of both the rate and the tax value--so just a friendly heads up.

It's not that we are not interested in them, it sometime is a function of money, or, time, since we have a few deals going on at the same time.

(Yes, they're all technically different, but they function the same as far as a buyer's ability close quickly and relatively hassle-free.

As far as payback goes, that really is a function of the utility rates and how often the tenants are using (abusing) the hvac. 

However, functionally those high taxes are passed on to renters -- rent as a % of property value is relatively high, even though absolute rents are not expensive.All property taxes in our area include 4 categories: county/town, city/village (only if property is in an incorporated area), school, and sewer.  

We found that full accounting programs with PM add-ons (Yardi, QuickBooks) still didn't have full PM functionality.

I'm on mobile so I can't use the at function.

I ended up leaving it a duplex just because it is easier in many ways, and functions well as a duplex.Remember with a duplex you will have basically 2 rehabs.  2 kitchens, 2 electric panels, 2 of most everything.  

I have another function that Wednesday  I need to attend.

I have walked through to make sure there are no leaks, and that the lights function.