All good points above.Since we are in a very lateral market with slow appreciation [and depreciation] I wouldn't count on much appreciation like some more volatile markets.We can, however, provide rock solid cash flow and ROI.  

Here on, I am looking to build a solid buy and hold rental portfolio.I was thinking of buying a SFH in 100k range in Tacoma area.

I would suggest working to save as much as possible and if you are planning on waiting a, "year or two," I would start to research the areas you want to be within.Once you have a solid foundation of knowledge and area expertise, then you can pounce on a deal or most likely two!

Once you are absolutely certain nothing downstream is the cause (human or plumbing), then you have a more solid case to ask for the meter to be changed.On a side note:  Around here if you go to the municipality/utility in a humble tone as ask for their assistance in solving the riddle (show them that you have invested the effort to check everything downstream), they will often forgive most/all of the overage.  

Hey gang ~ I'm still looking for good, solid ways to establish a value on a property without spending $300-$400 on an appraisal (which I've found to be as wildly inaccurate as Zillow's zestimates or eppraisal or any of the other online valuation sites!!).

So evidently you are going to get a negative CoC return.

Thanks @David Huynh, we have solid connections in the Twin Cities and my partner already owns some rentals there.

If you ever are sued for discrimination for any reason I think your comments here would be easy to find and evidence that you have a history of discrimination based on physical characteristics.  

It provides an awesome starting point and a solid foundation for someone just starting out. 

In that deed there were 4 surviving heirs, or at least suspected to be 4 surviving heirs at that time because there was no evidence to the contrary.