However, if I had the money I could easily find uses for $30k in improvements (Debating between aesthetic and functional improvements).

I'm going to move and will be in a location where I can easily invest in a few MSA's within easy driving distance.The challenge to getting a solid handle on what those MSA's are doing overall is finding decent data: it's either for a single point-in-time (not showing year-over-year trends), dated, not reputable/no idea where it comes from, or too much money to take a chance on it answering my questions.Any recommendations?

New construction seems to be assigned a higher tax value than improvements or say an addition to living space.

I understand there would be interest, fees and improvements to be reimbursed, but the purchase price my partner paid would not be reimbursed?

I then rented it out to a couple young professionals who have actually improved the property since they've lived there (Best tenants ever!).

I then rented it out to a couple young professionals who have actually improved the property since they've lived there (Best tenants ever!).

I hope they improve but I am considering other options if they don't.Another note; they are always very friendly on the phone. 

There is a good chance that they are.

@Asury Johnson - good questions...I’m walking through the house tomorrow to assess condition - last summer I saw him paint the exterior, install a new roof and AC, and made some interior improvements, too.

There's a less likey chance I could be stationed at FL(Hulburt), NC(Fort Bragg), or NM(Canon).