The increases are not strictly about creating more profit for a Landlord, but rather more often than not, they are necessary to keep a property in good condition (including good financial condition), meet safety standards, and ensure a comfortable living environment. 

Networking with other professionals is crucial because it opens doors and provides insights that may not be apparent on the surface.Resilience is key, as market fluctuations and setbacks are inevitable, but those who adapt and learn from challenges come out stronger.

Navigating these kinds of challenges can be especially tought when you're just starting out as a landlord.From what you've described, it seems you've gone above and beyond to accommodate your tenant's needs.

Challenges?

I've also heard anecdotally on BiggerPockets that the concept of other States being super landlord friendly is sometimes overblown (in other words, sometimes even in the most landlord friendly states, things can get sticky)In other words, I'm not sure how much the potentially friendlier landlord laws would convince me to purchase far away in other state, when that also comes with its own challenges (the inability to self manage, property management fees, etc) This debate on whether I should locally invest vs out of state has left me wasting time so now I feel I just have to make a decision and go for it. 1.

The dashboard does a solid job of giving a clear financial overview, and even when things get rocky, the customer support team has been proactive.However, Stessa has its challenges.

May I ask what your challenges are in the Midwest that you aren't experiencing in Utah?

Challenges?

I am going to challenge them on emd request with a property management company.

You might join as an investor, but I know I am also being challenged to grow as a business owner constantly.