Since your question is very broad and generic it would be best to understand additional details on your objectives.

On normal years I include a generic statement that rent increases are necessary to keep up with rising property taxes, maintenance costs and inflation.If you would have raised rent $60 last year and $90 this year, you would not be hitting them with a $150 increase all at once, and you would have collected $720 in extra rent last year. 

Tax law is like that - only the most generic (and unhelpful) advice will be correct for you. 

I've seen some of the generic notes and DOT's from title companies and these are the last places I'd go for documents.

Zillow's application is probably generic and they don't have a dog in the fight. 

if they file a generic answer and force you to prove your right to an ejectment order, your lawyer can file a motion for summary judgment.

Turns out proper screening only shows what people have done in the past, not the future.Ok so some simple math using the generic percentages I see often on deal analysis help posts and the $1250 rental price referenced on the original posting.10% capex @ $125 per month5% repairs @ $62.50 per monthEquals $187.50 per month squirrelled away each month.That's 25 months with the canned percentages.

Refer to your lease, if you used a generic HAR they will be responsible for the remainder of their lease.

Hi @Brooke B. most website searches will bring you to generic abc realtors.

It's a generic rule some people can use in their market but built based on their goals and their market.