Was this an update to the unit that enabled you to increase rents?   

The builder had increased the fees by five times and was trying to enforce this through a lawsuit.

Strong rental demand: With major employers like the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, along with a growing arts and culture scene, Cleveland attracts a steady stream of renters.Revitalization efforts: Many areas of Cleveland are experiencing significant revitalization, which can lead to increased property values and appreciation potential.I can't comment on the Detroit market specifically, I have never been and have never done any research on it!

January’s inflation report showed higher-than-expected price increases, raising questions about the Federal Reserve’s next moves and the overall direction of the economy.

I agree with you that builders are increasingly buying entitled lots, it is a unique side of the industry. 

What Nathan said.You are following the red herring of the (real or imagined) roach problem, but the tenant just told you they cannot afford a $35/mo. rent increase in an under market rent apartment!

How do I increase my worth to someday be about to acquire the farm I want but also be prepared to lose my job?

Over the years a completely remolded the house and mobile home and made improvements to the lots and increased the rents to $2,350 per month.

Raising rents to $600 per unit would increase the value of the property approx. $200k. 

Currently using Batch leads which maxes me out at 1,000 texts a day, does anybody out there have a program that they recommend that is affordable and allow me to increase my volume of texts per day?