Make sure to provide sales comps showing that the assessment of your property is too high.

It looks like it is due to the lawsuits and Jackson County is being forced to reset the assessed values to be no more than 15% of the value set in 2022 without inspection (could be misinterpreting this).

Quote from @Christopher Holcomb: If I'm working a 9-5 job and need to hire someone to view a property for the purpose of rehab costs, area assessment etc, what are some reliable platforms or ways that are used to do this?

A few thoughts that might help:Taxes and zoning vary a lot by neighborhood, so checking city assessments and zoning overlays early can prevent surprises.Scope and budget management are crucial right now—materials and labor costs are high, and a vague scope that leads to surprises or a problematic contractor can tank your profit margin fast.Many Philly contractors are sole proprietors juggling multiple jobs - some better than others :-), so clear expectations and a good team really make or break a project.Permits and inspections can add time—something to build into your plan.

Consider asking for partial payments that align to the paychecks that the tenants still working so that you can see progress move often to guage how things are going, and have them be less behind total.  

What You Can DoReview Your Tax Assessment:Check your county assessor’s site for the assessed value of your property.Compare it to similar properties in the area.

Thanks everyone for posting yall's progress.

One other avenue to look at would be raw land in the path of progress, or land with a rentable building, or available to rent out for agriculture while waiting for progress to catch up.

Quote from @Gregory Wilson: AI says:In Georgia, property tax assessment appeals follow a structured process with multiple levels of review:Initial Appeal to County Board of AssessorsYou must first appeal to your county's Board of Assessors within 45 days of receiving your assessment notice.

Time spent learning is still progress being made.