Steal the batteries out of the old ladys hearing aid and the problem is solved .

Cleaning & spraying attempts are perceived as “band-aids” for a bigger problem.

Just rip the band-aid and get it over with.Also, if the increase is more than 10%, then I recommend you ask the tenant for updated proof of income to verify they can afford the increase before you sign a renewal.

I understand the risks of being a landlord and have the aid of friends who are successful landlords of numerous buildings to help advise me of good areas, etc.  

@Danielle ScottContact your local Legal Aid Society 1st thing in the morning.

Here's a quick questionnaire to aid your thinking:1.Overall Appearance.

Then, if it works for me to make an offer that aids those goals, great.

I believe the Trump tax cuts and new health care plan will free up a lot of cash for a lot of people and boost employment.  

Grad students have been awesome tenants because the school administers background and drug tests during the application process, they're ultra-motivated to be successful in school, and have financial aid: so they know where rent will be coming from all semester.Our next move is looking at a triplex that we would move into for one year in order to do FHA financing and only have to put down 3.5%.  

Giving rising cost of healthcare, tepid economic growth during last 8 yrs, I can't blame them.