And, for what it's worth, the ultra ridiculousness that allows the streets to be so unclean is easily fixable in a single election.

If you are the nicest 4/2 out there in the market and all the rest have not been remodeled in say 15 years, and your property was remodeled a month ago then the price on your property will be easily justified at a higher price on the listing side. 

Start building relationships with retirees who want a better return on their money.

There is the tactical "act" of underwriting, then there is the much more valuable "art" of underwriting.The act can easily be taught.  

I've narrowed down the best return for my money in this market to a 2 bed/2 bath (with top tier amenities) - about 500 total 2/2 listings.I'm finding myself a bit stuck when analyzing why certain properties are making so much higher than the average listings when they seem to have very similar locations, amenities, style, flow of home, beds/# of people they sleep, reviews, number of reviews, etc.

Here's the deal: You don't need to withdraw and return the current security deposit just to collect the additional $100.

Would recommend.I will be using the firm for my 2022 tax return (1040 and 3 LLC's), expensive (about $5k-6k) but given they've assisted with the tax planning I'm hopeful the synergy will provide the best outcome.Happy to answer any add'l questions.Pat  Hi Pat,Just want to confirm, that is HallCPA fee for filling 2022 tax for one 1040 and 3 LLCs?

In this order I would analyze the rate of return. 

Average rental rates, vacancies, competition, growth, appreciation, etc..Ive heard of scrolling through Zillow and collecting information by looking at properties for sale/rent but was wondering if there is a site where all of this information is easily accessible or any ideas for better ways to go about it.Thanks in advance!

If the property was misrepresented in the sale documents, there could be grounds for legal recourse, though this might be more challenging after the rehab.In a similar situation, I’ve seen investors focus on maximizing their returns by operating within the legal limits (e.g., as a single-family or duplex) while still exploring long-term solutions with the city.