This is how townhouses get built,  for example a 50x100 lot is divided into four 25x50 postage stamp lots.Also,   some SFR areas adjacent to 'urban village' designated areas and arterials were upzoned further to 'lowrise'  (low to mid density multifamily) Since the only long term way to handle demand for more housing is to build more housing,  and because (left coaster here) I'd prefer more density to more sprawl into what rural areas we have left I generally support a gradual upzoning process.   

Start with a range close to the property and gradually expand until you find someone.

You will gradually start to learn what is needed in a contract.

There's no question that the heated appreciation that we've been seeing is not sustainable but what is more likely to happen as it always does is that the market will eventually run out of steam and will gradually return to equilibrium.

I will be able to do my own work, comps, see houses when I want etc.Second, I am gradually packing my golden parachute.  

Sorry, I can be a dafty but if said a number of times in different ways and questions asked differently,  and once I am actually doing the paperwork it will gradually sink in.

If he is a long term, no problem tenant, I would gradually increase his rent over time and by that i mean years.

The market rate in your area should set your rent...... if you are way below, then gradually increase it to slightly below market.

thank you Zachary, Michael, Yes Michael, I am not looking for cash flow from day 1 , but profit via {appreciation +  low maintenance + gradual increase of rent} over 10 year period and constant availability of good quality tenents.thanks and regardsvijay 

You can gradually move into the higher class suburb type areas once you've become thoroughly familiar with the market and which parts of the A class areas are worth jumping on deals.