Should I send a notice out to my current tenants that their rent would be raised to $1400/m effective Nov/Dec 1st and if they can’t do it that they would need to leave by then? 

For analyzing properties, BiggerPockets, DealCheck, and Roofstock are great tools to evaluate cash flow, ROI, and cap rates effectively.

Using a service to report rent debts to Credit Bureaus can be very effective at recovering those debts because it can impact their credit report and score for years to come, typically 6-7 years depending on location. 

Renters:A-Class: Ideally 90% or more homeowners.B-Class: 50% homeowners and 50% renters.C-Class: Predominantly renters.Land Value:In A-Class areas, land should be worth rebuilding and upgrading.In B-Class areas, rebuild as-is if the property were destroyed.In C-Class areas, it might be better to sell the land if it’s not cost-effective to rebuild.Crime Rates:Use resources like Trulia.com to gauge crime levels.

With this approach, you can truly be passive - effectively hiring an asset manager to deal with finding a quality property, hiring contractors to do the work and hiring property managers to handle the tenants.  

The great moderation is over, it subsidized investing but had a negative effect on the macroeconomic landscapeThe strong plays are value add, forced appreciation.

To market your long-term rental effectively, start by listing it on popular sites like Zillow Rental Manager, Apartments.com, and Realtor.com.

With a LTR utilizing MLS is cost effective, you pay 1/2 to 1 months rent on a 12-24 month lease.  

I'm dealing with a tenant issue at the moment and, honestly, as an out of state investor, I prefer the option that will resolve issues most effectively.

What types of funding structures have you found most effective for scaling your real estate portfolio?