Tenant has been there for 1 1/2, hopefully they plan to stick around :-)@Jennifer Brown, if you decide to look at flipping in Middle Georgia I can help with the contracting side of things if needed.

They purposely do not have any means of speaking to someone live over a phone.

If they push back, we provide a few examples of similar rentals, then give them a week to do their research before deciding. 90% of the time, they will accept the increase.NOTE: This is less of an issue if the landlord does small increases every year to stay close to market rates.

It’s incredible how literature and architecture can have such a powerful impact on someone’s life and direction.

Also, if in worse case my file is audited, will it be a bigger trouble with an out-of-state CPA if we decide to appeal in court? 

Have you considered partnering with someone in your network who’s also interested in real estate?

They continue to do it, and we decide enough was enough. 

@Brian BisdorfIt sounds like you have already decided you want to go the Section 8 route.  

You buy it and now go to look at your beachfront and see a dumpsite of shingles or tires, that will cost you more than the lot is worth to clear out and maybe have the EPA just waiting for someone like you to jump on with fines for the cleanup. 

Heard about Obie from a friend and decided to give them a try.