That's the tough part...we really like them and want them to stay, but we got creamed on taxes this year, so we do need to charge more to make it balance.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

. :)I'm looking for the unsolicited opinion of someone Lane himself wouldn't call on for their experiences (I'm big on listening and chatting with folks), just to get a sense of what deals they've gotten involved in and how they've gone so far.

I will help you crush it as long as you’re capable of dropping your opinions and ego and are willing to listen and use common sense.The reason I posted this wasn’t to talk about or promote GrumpyHare, but to teach others through DATA, not nonsense.

I don't particularly love the methodology for this cycle, which is reflected in Sam and I are doing things very differently, but this is a matter of opinion.

There are good value deals in your market if you search hard and long enough, it sounds like your lead source could be revamped in my opinion.

In my opinion, this is when having a realtor comes in handy.

It's just as possible (and just as likely, in my opinion), that rates are the same or higher a year from now.

That's your perspective and opinion.

@Daniel DeBruin, this is really all market dependent and how much you want to spend versus how much it will impact both the rent you can achieve as well as the quality of tenants it attracts.When it comes to design, it is all a bit personal opinion, but I will say: contiguous flooring always trumps mismatched, hodge podge flooring.