I just ordered a dozen hard hats and will require them to wear them when working on my properties where there is a danger of falling snow/ice.

That's not really an accurate assessment, and those are not the only two options. 

I'm sure my subject has been spoken to dozen or more times but here goes....My husband and I bought some rental residential property from a friend who is in the property management business.  

I need to appeal the county assessment on two of my properties.  

Russ,Good direction, the company I'm having give me a bid is going to be on site in the coming week to do the complete assessment of the entire system.  

I do pretty much agree with his assessment...NO PLACE BUT UP.

.- VA - no equity in the primary residence is required to use rental income offset and depending on who the investor is on the note you should not require 2 year land lord experience as well (documented by tax returns or third party verification).The key distinct advantage of VA rental income offset is that its not discounted which means you can use 100% of the monthly gross income to offset your current PITIA (monthly principal/interest/tax/insurance/assessments of your current residence).

Without emd you could go around and put dozen of properties under contract and not necessarily be capable or willing to close on all of them.  

This can be a good way to dilute her assets in the event of her assets being assessed for any purpose.

Also, encumbrances that come from code violations, water/sewer bills, or any other special assessment will go along with the property and does not get wiped out from a tax foreclosure.