I'm currently posted out to a different base but my home is still in Pet. It

There has to be a value for the property, how does one go about arriving at it?

I do hire independent for my home, but we are fine if she reschedules until next week - not an option when a guest is arriving in two hours.

There are several questions that need to be answered in order to arrive at the ideal management structure, such as:1.

@Kelly ConradBefore you evening arrive at building/fire code requirements (access, egress, ceiling height / fire separation, etc), your first requirement is zoning:  does zoning allow for the additional unit and does the property meet the zoning requirements (size, available parking, green space, etc) to allow an additional unit.

This being a 2-4 unit property, you can arrive at what the "appraised" value would be by comparing it with the most recent sold comps in that area.You could try checking to see if the units are rented below market value to see if there is some way for you to increase the rent down the road.

So if you start your analysis from the point of focusing on those two questions I think you'll arrive at the best conclusion for you.1.  

I am totally going from memory here, but I seem to remember my attorney saying the "partial payment" SNAFU comes into play if you accept any payment after she is given a rent demand but before she is served with a petition.  

Me & my team will want to meet with one the day after we arrive. 

In Cali, property taxes are a set fee - unless you petition the tax assessor for a re-assessment of value.