The bookies are not trying to pick winners, they're trying to split the market.On top of that, unlike appraisers, they need to assess thousands of parcels annually and therefore generate algorithms to do this as efficiently as possible.So assessed values may be wildly inaccurate for the following reasons:Poor algorithms / methodsStatute (or lack of resources) requiring infrequent reassessments in a changing marketAnomalous properties that have features that can't be adjusted in a wholesale fashionThe assessed value can be a great tool if you understand how your county is arriving at that value. 

And I'm biased in believing that in 90%+ of all cases the free market is pretty darn efficient. 

I am always looking to improve, and to be more efficient with my time, as I would hope everyone would be.  

@Ashley Owens Being an investor, would it be hard to find a Design-Build firm that could align our interests in finish level, efficiency, and price?  

From there it is something like:50% in Brokerage - 60% stocks, 40% fixed assets (bonds, cash and even a very small percentage in gold funds and lumber funds)-everything is in low fee index funds-all assets are held in the most tax efficient account types (i.e.

This provides an incentive for them to minimise costs and operate efficiently.

I'd be happy to keep the wood windows if there was a way to repair them cost effectively and energy efficiently...

There are plenty of managers out there that would be great to partner with and would do all the work for you.I would partner with a fund manager that:You can trust;That provides transparency;That also has equity in the same investment(s);That has a proven track record of performance;Can efficiently diversify your private commercial real estate allocation into different properties/regional markets to ultimately minimize your risk.The benefit of fund investing over taking part in deal-by-deal syndications is the ability to diversify across different properties and markets all within the same investment.

If you are not utilising your recourses to achieve maximum returns you are not operating a efficient business.

Its been going well so far, tenant just renew for another 3 years lease, never late in payment.. so far no/minor maintenance cost...need to sell because i really need the extra cash for my kids college fund (need to catch up), and some for starting a small business..i need advice on how to sell efficiently and maximize the gain as much as possible (if there's any)I am thinking these options for me:1, if the turn-key provider willing to offer (buy back) this property.. have contacted them yesterday2. i heard of https://www.roofstock.com/i wonder if any of you have sold rental properties here, and hows the experience?