Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.

It's hard to beg, which is what you do without confidence in the deal but not really hard to ask, as it is to accept rejection and feeling guilty for putting someone in a position to have to say no.Make it clear that 1.

Whether or not he is found guilty, I think there are some valuable lessons here for anyone pursuing syndication deals.

You seem like you feel guilty for raising the rent, the truth is your not the only REI there that will have to do this.The HOI is insane there,  therefore that costs gets passed.

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.

@Crystal Smith Very true....defending Fair Housing is a guilty to proven innocent process so it is important to do it the same everytime and even better provide publically how you do it up front to applicants before applying.  

Personally when I was a renter I was guilty of not being as conscious with consumption of any utilities that were included.

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.

Even if I were sued, I document everything and obey the law, so I won't be found guilty.

@Chris Lopez Yeah, I might be guilty of overthinking it but I definitely have no issues just figuring it out as I go in a new city.