I never really take it serious with rent rate optimization.

Thank god I did because I received it on the last day I could go to the assessor and talk to her in person before I the may 28th appeals datethe letter reads that my new assessment is 590k and that my new taxable rate was 91% of that 590k.  

This assumes ~8% interest rates.Interest rates in New York tend to be 25-50 points higher than the national average although maybe I suck at finding good mortgage brokers.

Here are highlights of the program right from their website:Program Benefits-A 30-year fixed interest rate mortgage loan, several rates and loan options available-Down payment assistance (DPA) 3% to 5% of the loan amount-You do not have to be a first-time homebuyer-DPA provided as a grant (never needs to be repaid) or 3-year deferred forgivable second lien loan-Available statewide through a network of participating lenders.

When it comes time to negotiate, the buyer will have his/her opinion on the matter so I’ll be somewhat dependent there, but it’s good to know the tax “mechanics” won’t be an issue and have a few reasonable options.Quote from @Michael Plaks: @Matthew HeffernanTax question first, because it's very easy.

I The specific data is dependent on their exit strategy and their max spend.

The rate jumps to 15 percent on capital gains, if their income is $47,026 to $518,900.

I am 35 and the owner of a 1000sqft 2 bed 1 bath starter home that I bought for 150,000k in 2020 at 2.75% interest rate. 

Fairly cheap to attend, but of course you'll have airfare and hotel expenses...3 or 4 days depending on what level you pay. 

(Urban, suburbs, rural) What population sizes and growth rates?