Among the Big Four, only San Antonio (12,254) posted a monthly increase of 1 percent.

You're making smart moves with your rental properties in Wilkes-Barre Scranton using the BRRRR method.Obtaining an 80% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio on a refinance for an owner-occupied property can be challenging, especially after a recent rehab.Lenders might look at how much your property is worth after the renovations, not just what you paid for it.

We buy in Albany and from landlords who think this way and spend a little money and have been able to increase the rents every time.

For the District of Columbia, is there a template or any advice on what works to challenge property tax assessment increases?

It's worth the extra $50-$60. 

We've managed to save about 30% in a relatively short time for our dream home in her home town, worth less than 200k USD.

Depending on the cost of living in your local market and availability to 2-4 unit properties, house-hacking may be a strategy worth exploring.All the best!

Perhaps they will be willing to stay on for increased rent. 

That being said, sometimes it's not worth the stress entering a brand new market that you don't know a ton abouthope this helps!

Taxable value is currently capped and at $119,508, taxes could go from $7600/yr to $15k, or almost $1000/unit per year increase.