This is a classic scenario of a tenant beginning a long downhill journey of gradually breaking more rules, playing the system etc.

Hot hot markets are already correcting, but again, it's gradual, not this big crash everyone keeps talking about.Builders are behind, and as long as housing supply is low, houses will retain value inherently until we catch up.

You may not be legally allowed to raise the rent by $150, but you can raise it gradually from one year to the next. 

Gradually it will all start to become more clear.

Similar units in my complex is renting for $1200 but I could get more rental income due to current upgrades that I have.My goal is to start building my real estate portfolio by using the BRRR strategy to buy a few single family homes in the short term and then gradually invest in multi family properties long term.

As leases turnover, they will be gradually increased and as units become vacant they will be cleaned up and rented at market rates Lessons learned?

With our small multifamily stuff, we are looking to pay down gradually over time because those are going to the family estate and kept in the family. 

Gradually adding up year after year. 

Over the long-term, a gradual increase will commence to exceed one acquisition annually.

Its very gradual.