Is it better to do everything up front at once if you are planning to keep the house long-term, or to spread out over 5-10 years, even if it means a lower appraisal and lower rental income in the beginning? 

Some investors also look at the Midwest for more consistent cash-flow plays, especially if they prefer lower entry prices.

I think you mean you need a property tax attorney, I personally use Richard Shapiro out of Evanston, his firm helped me lower my property taxes here in Chicago.

Ok, again were in extreme actions that are again inflationary LT and only hold a ST lowering impact. 

I have to finish remodeling the upper unit (my unit) and the lower unit lease was just renewed, they're quiet, pay on time, low maintenance, been there for ten years and we just renewed.

Re-sells are having a hard time competing bc Hortons Lender is offering much lower interest rates plus $$$ toward upgrades/buydowns/closing costs.Anyways just thought I'd share what is going on in my market!

My ADR is lower but they do well!

On top of that lower rates as well.

Some pick lower-cost markets where deals still make sense financially.

If you mean actually closing deals, I would say taking action and submitting offers, even much lower than asking.