I would say it's not worth rocking the boat for less than $200 additional per month, when you look at what you're overall ROI. if it's really that big of a deal to you, maybe consider canceling the pest services that you know are being utilized and would facilitate not having a roach problem, so that you can save that extra money every month and have that money back instead of raising the rent price to the tenant.I have seen this in many different places, Metropolitan, rural and otherwise, and it doesn't necessarily matter with the market rent is you're not always going to get that.

For those just starting out: keep taking consistent action and small steps.

Stay consistent with your calling and sharpen your skills as you continue so that you convert leads at a higher rate.All the best!

There are 1.65mm people in Phoenix.  3,000 new jobs plus say an extra 1,000 support doesn’t move the needle on my suggestion.My suggestion to the OP is still relevant and thoughtful.  

Just keep in mind the extra responsibility that comes with being the agent and ensuring you’re making the best decisions throughout the process.

The process does take about 45-90 days to close, but that extra time is well worth it for the low rate. 

The city’s diverse workforce, combined with new developments and infrastructure projects, ensures that there is a consistent pool of renters, which can result in reliable cash flow for property owners.Finally, the Detroit real estate market is supported by numerous incentives for investors.

Since they are considering renting their properties out, sell them on the concept of getting consistent cashflow from you - without the hassles of being a landlord.You will then need to make sure you can make those monthly payments EVERY month in addition to do remodels.

This post is exactly why I say spend the few extra bucks and get the keyboard with the comma and period keys. 

If I do buy a house I'll probably be close to house poor with no extra money and probably won't have an opportunity to invest in real estate for a while since most of my money would be tied to my house/townhome/condo.