From the commercial side you have more ability to force appreciation by increasing the NOI. 

If you offer a bonus based on profitability will deferred maintenance increase because they want a bonus?

Consider creating blogs, social media posts, or short videos on:•How to handle late-paying tenants•What to do if a tenant damages your property•Best practices for tenant screening•How to legally increase rent without losing tenants•By answering common landlord headaches, you’ll attract leads who already see you as a trusted expert.4.Market to Investors•Many property investors want a one-stop shop—someone who can help them buy, manage, and eventually sell their rental properties.

Where I got into my first big learning curve was when I bought my 8 unit, both in the increase in number of tenants and because it was a fixer upper with inherited tenants that had also been neglected and mismanaged for years.

For investors, this can mean boosting rental income or increasing the property value significantly.

That will most probably be offset by an increase in new mortgage costs and increased rates. 

They'll tap out in 3 months, max.Rates can increase.

so would like to start building our portfolio in a State that has consistent appreciation with room for rents to increase going forward."

In the City of Austin, we saw a 6.5% increase to $575,000*Total sales increased 2.5% in the metro.

If this property is hard to rent, or is functionally obsolescent (only 1 bathroom, no yard, etc), or has deferred maintenance that will be costly, or is in a location that is not appealing to Tenants, then maybe a sale would be a good option in favor of a property that has better Tenant appeal, which will likely increase rent and avoid long vacancies in between Tenants.An option to consider....