He's changing the terms of the agreement, and you can choose to accept it or reject it.I don't think it's fair to pass this cost onto the tenant just because you are unwilling to stand up to the contractor.

The terms may be more favorable, if you are just starting out a bank maybe nervous to do 3 at once, therefore their perceived risk will likely be reflected in less favorable terms.     

For investors, the current market presents a mixed bag: while short-term rental income may be lower, Miami remains a strong market for long-term growth as affordability attracts more tenants.What’s your take on Miami’s rental market?

Without too much detail I had to quit my W2 job 2 years ago to care for my disabled son and my wife is still working.

Check out the Short-term and Vacation Rentals forum.

Can someone explain the details of selling a house to a child?

If your rental rate is below the market anyway, a Tenant might consider this to be win as they would get the lower rate in the beginning and just rise to the level they were looking at everywhere else.Step clauses can be written right into the lease, or created by using 3 month lease terms with an auto-renewal at the step up rental rate price. 

When you sell, interview as many as you need until you feel very comfortable with the one you decide to work with.real estate is a big investment, and for me it's long term, I don't want to have buyer remorse because someone isn't as knowledge as I like.when I was younger,  I was more willing or less experienced,  today I want the same level of knowledge as I offer when I help someone with their tax planning or when I prepar their taxes.....Show me your high level of knowledge,  you are hired.

The term "reasonable" is going to be redefined.

The land banker, the long term landlord, the neighbor that wants to expand their home, or the horse owning owner occupant with no other options?