For example, give them a 10 year lease with a guaranteed rent increase of no more than 3% each year. 

It was killer to begin with and I’ve been grateful for the 4% annual increase she does while prices sky rocket all around us. 

- For example, if the other unit is occupied with the same number of tenants, 50%.2) I also would like to increase the security deposit.

As we get out of a recession, interest rates fall, production increases as demand increases, and the spike in production generally pushes material prices down. 

hi Tony:like you, am just starting out as well and am attracted to the Houston Area (cos am bullish on its prospects and that was where I had my first real job!).

my properties are such that they don't attract people on public assistance so I have not denied someone because I can't garnish their wages.

I understand I may have to pay some expenses out of pocket but in few years with increase in rents, property appreciation and tax benefits can help in long term.

After thinking on it a bit more, I am going to look into the feasibility of a rent by room strategy to increase the cash flow and speak with some lenders to learn more details about what I'd need to provide to be able to consider these rents in my DTI calculation when I am qualifying for the next mortgage.

Are there ways to increase the income from the property?

To switch from the Electric trucks to petroleum based trucks.California will have a rude awakening when they see the electrical grid crash due to increased demand.