The no-BS assessment is that the market will pay what the market will pay with little regard for her "needs".

If the contract specifies that the seller is responsible for prorated taxes through closing, they have no choice but to use the current tax assessment for those calculations.  

Based on initial assessment and discussion with seller, I am looking at this as a potential flip (again, need to gather more info).

They risk adjust loan rates by adding to the rate and spread which they will receive based on the underwriting which is a review and assessment of the probability and recoverable of the principal being lent out.

 @Tyana Everett Philadelphia property information, including taxes, owners, assessed value of home can be found on the Board of Revision of Taxes. 

I and I'd bet the guys above use all three approaches, and, the purpose of the valuation also matters, why and what kind of assessment is required..... the purpose of the appraisal. 

I'm just saying he does have the right to enter by giving 24hr notice of entry/inspection...I would use this simply to be able to better assess the property so you can start estimating any repairs/cleanup.

You're not looking at ROI or cash flow versus the unexpected assessments.  

http://sdat.resiusa.org/RealProperty/Pages/default...state assessment site.... baltimore city takes a little while to record sales!

I realize that San Diego is not ideal for starting out, and I don't have very deep pockets but trying to do a pros/cons and assessment of my options:Here's what I've come up with:1.