We plan to build a cabin or cabins for our family use and an STR.

While it might feel like an extra charge to tenants, these packages often provide value that indirectly benefits the property owner as well—like reduced maintenance calls or ensuring the property is better protected.In my experience managing a large portfolio of properties, these fees are becoming more common due to the thin margins in property management.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment.

We have offered to allow her to pay a reduced rent for the first few months as well but I am worried that may create some sort of limit on how much we can raise the rent on her in the future.

Hi.I am getting another multi family in forth worth And have no experience on the west side of that areaAll my rentals are in dallas Any idea how is the market in fw?

I realize this is an older post, but my family and I run a property management company.

Quote from @Steven Mendoza: Hello BiggerPockets family!

The two common ways to get rents up is 1) to move qualified family into the unit for a year 2) perform and extensive rehab such that tenant occupancy is not possible. 

Live in the multi-family for a year, then move back into your own home and rent out the unit.If if not ideal, it's worth the hassle. 

To OP, it's not as scary as you think it is, this will be your first home purchase, you can purchase a multi family or SFR and house hack.