I truly want to help good renters out where/when I can.What is considered a reasonable amount of time for an increase (would be 10% increase), w/o putting my self in a position of trying to catch up to market rents at some point in the future.

It might depend on the language of the rules they pass (and whether they catch that you sold it). 

If you're eyeing some promising cities, Ohio has a few standouts.

Furthermore, a big driver for me is to be able to care for both of my parents in their retirement, my auntie who recently lost her husband and help friends or strangers in need.Now I am looking to network and get more intimate with the market I am eyeing - and of course, continue to learn.- Oh, and I am a total nomad.

The catch is that, if the place does not get the zoning inspectors approval, it has to  

Using pricing tools or keeping an eye on your competitors can optimize your earnings.3.

What you've shown here is not really a cause for concern in my eyes, however I see much worst conditions regularly.

Anything I need to keep an eye out for?

Most home warranty policies would cover leaks.As far as what is acceptable, in my market (Milwaukee) nobody bats an eye on cast iron sewer pipes or clay tile sewer lateral.

Right now (Q3 2024) everything seems overbanked/overbought.Currently, my focus has been purposely broad but currently split between: A) SF business (wholesaling/rehab) I was asked to take over (on almost no notice – am still badly catching up) and B) Small balance MF and mobile/manufactured housing (<~50-100 units for physical/operational value add)I have made some progress on each but not where I would like to be although I have just recently gotten involved in the sub-institutional space again.