And even though not rent controlled, were you legally subject to any percentage limitations on the rent increase itself?  

A tax lien state you are bidding on properties knowing that the large majority of properties will get redeemed and you will get a small percentage of properties.Most wholesalers buy lists of addresses and send out a mass mailing trying to connect directly with a motivated seller before their property goes to a public auction or gets on MLS.

@Ingrid J.When I was in Spain, quite some time ago, I was told that you need 50% down to buy a house and that the percentage of renters is much higher there than in the US for that reason.I've been to some other countries, where foreigner are either restricted from owning real estate, or outright prohibited.

Go to your local rent court proceedings for eviction - you surely will find some referrals thereAsk the tenant to manage themselves - they can call for maintenance - and deposit their rent check into your account at the bank when due - give them deposit slipsTrain someone to do the things you don't want to do - pay them a percentage of the rent - there are lots of folks who would love to do this for youManagement takes a big bit out of your profits - be smart save the bucks - do it yourself - it ain't that hard.

In Washington, the seller signs a contract with their listing agent and agrees on a commission percentage (or a flat fee).

He'll be a full time manager with the company with a salary to start as well.What percentage of the business should he get to start?

All the expense calculations are based on a percentage of rent.

are percentage rates relatively the same?

are percentage rates relatively the same?

Some investors want that as they have too much cash being taxed today and want to take money in future years when taxes are hopefully a lower percentage than today.