Dear BP Community:After rehabbing my first unit and getting all my ducks in a row, I am on the cusp of being ready to go out on the market for the first time as a landlord. I am excited, and nervous! I would love to g...

Please check procedures in county you plan on investing.

There are state specific procedures, like tow companies use for car auctions.

They will be able to tell you the rent increase procedure that they require you follow.

In the city of Chicago, the local ordinance is so tough on landlords, in that there are various requirements from depositing the security deposit in a separate interest bearing account all the way to a procedure that has to be followed if you intend on not refunding the earnest money deposit.

I EXPECT that my tenants in C/C- properties will occasionally have issues that prevent them from paying full rent in a timely manner and I have polices and procedures in place that allow me to work with these tenants AND limit my losses.

If you're going to do this for the long-term, it's worth talking to a real estate lawyer and spending a few bucks to get it done properly until you know the procedure.   

The proper procedure to implement rental restrictions is to amend your declaration, which will include notice to, and voting among, the unit owners.

Chad,As you know I just know FL procedures.....It makes sense.

Unfortunately, it sounds like the seller of your property gave them much more leeway than most landlords, but now that you are the owner the best strategy is to follow any remaining terms of your lease and follow the legal procedures specified by your state.In the long run, this will seem like a little blip.