Fortunately, I can probably take an as-is photo of the front and it will look rentable.

Rhode Islanders already have the 5th highest property tax burden in the country.

Fortunately or unfortunately the rest of the world has figured it out.

Fortunately I have a good contractor that I'm tight with, and I'm happy to pay for his overhead, to do all this.

Fortunately we have a pretty good tenant who is very comfortable in that type of neighborhood but he will probably move soon to a smaller place.

For example the neighborhood north of University between Country Club and Center. 

in taxes on the $1.8 million in order to bring the money out of the country.

Assume for a moment you have a local team able to handle 100+ homes a year and have a few hundred homes under your belt.I have 20 days to find a cost effective solution......I'm thinking I should partner as these assets are spread amongst 26 states with about half in the SE of the country (where I have ample experience and resources).

My dad did it when I was younger and made a fortune!

Some of these properties are in areas where I wouldn't mind living.Check this one out:2% propertiesThis one is actually rented for $1,095.There are some parts of the country where you can still get 2% return and be in good areas as well.