Good luck on the upcoming flips.Eastern Sioux land basically.

I have heard of 15K or larger assessments on each unit to make up the difference when repairs are needed and the reserves are not adequate. 

How do you assess the area if you're investing out of state?

Now I did have to take it out of the IRA to do this but the policy basically gave me a loan to cover the taxes.

Basically meaning, they're right next door and on one rent roll.

Also, I’m not sure where you’re located or how big the house is, but a couple years ago we replaced all the windows and put new vinyl siding on our primary home (“basic”1200 sq ft ranch) for around $13k.

Yes, if you pay more than the current tax assessment value for a property the taxes for the following year could increase.

Yes there would be a lot of interest, so it’s basically find a way to get it done, or lose the property.

Also wondering if I can refinance using the property tax assessment from the city/town as the "value". 

- bought house in May 2016 for $212,900- Mortgage balance is around $182,000 at 3.5%- I’ve put around $15,000 into it- 2017 tax assessment: $225,000; 2018 $250,000- would list for $269,000.