It helps to remove 'knee jerk' reactions, and placing false blame on something just because results were bad (but process might have been a good option).

China buys a LOT of US Bonds, driving interest rates higher if they react Trade wars can raise interest rates because they drive inflation, and the Federal Reserve is as allergic to too much inflation as I am to shellfish, and interest rate increases are their tool of choice.China is the biggest holder of US notes.

It seems/sounds/looks like… It seems like you’ve put some thought into this… It seems that X is important to you Instead of what’s the chance, say I’m sure this is going to seem greedy… Seems like your powerless here…seems like there’s nothing I can say…seems like there’s nothing you can do It seems like you are frustrated/upset etc… You’re not going to like this, and I don’t blame you from walking away “This is going to sound harsh” is a great label to lead off with when you know your counterpart is going to have a negative reaction to what you are getting ready to say.

A long-time resident at where I'm now living told me when a previous owner (that went bankrupt) started accepting HUD tenants, "that's when the drugs came in" (I wasn't living here then to be able to confirm this assertion, but I have no reason to doubt it).The same reaction happens in business ("street fighting" and "lifeboat ethics").

Even if you decide to fight HUD *(initial reaction: crazy), your best path to future success on this property is to present the Muni with the idea that you WANT to make the property safe and whole, one way or the other.

@Jay Patel I second @Lane Register's reaction of wanting to meet up with you pretty much yesterday, haha, sounds like you have some great properties already. 

Based on the reaction from existing tenants (or not), you could implement a second increase a further six months down the road.

Most knee jerk reactions will say "a crash is coming" but probably not. 1.

Other tenants are highly allergic, as am I. 

My ex-roommate hates cats and is slightly allergic so would always keep the door shut.