got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

The offer to “help” hopeful participants obtain increases in their credit card limits6.

Would your existing tenants stomach that much of an increase?

Yearly increasing costs will, in time, eat up any profit they have per unit.

You can add different ways to reach out to improve your conversion for owners you are hitting or you can increase the amount you are sending. 

The article is based on # of sales, not price increase or decrease.

When getting new tenants I've found the increase to be much more. 

In fact, I have still been increasing my monthly ask with turnover.I agree with what @Dena Puliatti said - it is not a cash flow play in Huntsville right now whatsoever, but more of a "break even" cash flow play for appreciation.Folks, there is a LOT of dysinformation on Bigger Pockets right now about the Huntsville and Madison areas in numerous BP threads right now - more than I have ever seen in the past. 

In 2022 the rents increased 12.1% year over year which was the 3rd highest in the entire country per https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/02/14/cleveland-rent-prices.

Hey Steven,I’d recommend reaching out to your county assessor to inquire about the increase.