If that isn't feasible like it wasn't for me (personally being born and raised in San Francisco), you may want to look out of state.

Hence, I'm making you and my fellow investors aware that this may happen via Baselane. 

I'm okay just keeping the equity increase for now, but any tips on how to raise rent given the renovations I did already? 

For me personally, I consider it a B neighborhood because it's walking distance to so many amenities, and I felt mostly safe raising my family there, but not everyone is comfortable living in a developing area.Last year (2024), we moved out of the home and converted it into a rental.

For example I am not a wholesaler so it would not turn me off as I am not even aware of what they are doing.

Are there other ways to reduce my mortgage that I am not aware of (besides refinancing)?

Learn how to use Google Map and Street View to home in on the overhead and street views of the property and neighborhood, so, you don't have to drive out there to see a heartbreak house with bad neighbors that you thought you could afford, but, it is in a War Zone.

Just so you are aware. 

It raised a question of whether it’s the tenant responsibility or the landlords to continue to replace.

Honestly, hiring a lawyer might end up costing more than the process itself, especially if things don't go in your favor.I’d recommend approaching the neighbor directly to discuss it, making sure they’re aware of the serious safety risk.