Even with parts of the country where they try to set assessment based on market value, they aren't updated frequently enough to match actual market value.If you want to figure out the value of the property, you need to find recent sales of similar sized and styled properties within the last 3-6 months within a 1/2 to mile radius, same zip code and school district.

Its a 3 bed/ 2.5 bath ranch style house with attached garage and detached garage in back both in wonderful shape.Fenced in yard with big above ground pool and porch around it.  

I don't need to be "rich" in $ but I want to have enough to support my current life style which I think is modest for my wife and I AND not have to work for The Man any longer (I still work a 9-5)As my post indicates, conservatively after commission, etc.

As far as the style of real estate investing,  I am really interested in learning to flip houses as well as the BRRRR method of long term investing.  

Shop around for some quotes and see who fits your budget and your style.

I'm looking at a typical ranch style house in the 30032 market in Decatur that has an addition, and I am curious as to the what the typical process is in finding out whether this addition is permitted or not.

I'd let tenants know of vandalism,, and hopefully you reported it to police.was a on going problem in our buildings,, outside riff raff..We put in credit card style machines.. which I know are expensive to lease / own.I'd just let tenants know anyone suspicious call the cops,, and keep laundry room access locked,, they are responsible to lock and if this happens again you might not be able to replace machines.. 

Hi,It really depends on your  learning style. 

Personal homes are a life style choice not a investment.

Your writing style will soon reveal who you actually are if anyone cares,  especially if you don't share whatever you're smokin'.