They are happy to have their blocks cleaned up, happy to have their home values increase when we sell, and the property owner who I cold-called initially made some dough. 

Purchased under market value, rehabbed Kitchen, Bathrooms, Interior finishes (flooring, paint, windows) and Landscaping.

This would depend on the appraiser giving value (as you're accustomed to), and additionally, a comparative rent schedule using short term rental comps in the area. 

If you want to access the equity, you created by rehabbing the property your waiting period to use the new improved value can range upwards of 12 months.

I want value add in the deal from day one.

The Milwaukee Mill Rate for 2023 was $26.07 per $1,000 of assessed value (2.6%).

financed through commercial mortgage How did you add value to the deal?

Purchase price: $270,000 Sale price: $310,000 Buy & Hold Single Family | Prices in this area were appreciating so I purchased this under market value and held short term.

Because I’m so excited with that value. 

Here's why you, too, might want to consider this path.Understanding the AppealWarren Buffett, a beacon of investment wisdom, has long advocated for value investing—finding assets undervalued by the market.