A window A/C might keep it comfortable, but it often doesn’t meet the standard for counting it as fully finished square footage.

Rent roll is $12,000 and increases to $13,000 in April 2025. 

Then build a life and set goals around increasing the number of perfect days you have each year, instead of decreasing them.2.

The mortgage has gotten out of hand due to property tax increases, miscalculated escrow, and an increase in my interest rate from an initial buy down, increasing from $2600/mo to $3200/mo.

In terms of feedback from our team, we’re leaning towards buttoning down the hatches, keeping rent increases low, and focusing on maximizing occupancy in our New England markets.

By the way my last local purchase was dec 2021 which was before rates started increasing (just a few months before, i had good timing - when the fed states they are going to be raising rates, it is a good idea to believe rates may go up).  

I'm considering increasing that last one as property values go up.

And lastly, I search FunishedFinder listings nearby, find comparable properties, and track the listed rent for a few months (does it increase, decrease?).

That might be our only true recourse.I don't know what State you're in or if you used a builder contract or the standard State contract form.

On the other hand, investing in some repairs (if financially feasible) might significantly increase the property's market value.Remember, each property is unique, and what works for one might not work for another.