And lower income means food eats up a higher percentage of income, so rent has to be a lower lower piece.But even beyond that, when you are in very low income areas, even trying to push a $20 rent bump is disproportionately high and will cause a tenant to move. 

Instead they have commission breath and act out like we see on here, pushing people instead of earning their trust or DM.

Get a job working at a bar a few nights a week, buy a pressure washer and go door knocking to pressure wash driveways and decks (for example, does not have to be that), and be an agent that hustles, works open houses, goes to RE meetups, networks like crazy, and learns a lot. 

@Jill Hutson nationwide, days on market for rentals (DOM) are pushing an average of 50 days.ZIllow is the #1 site to advertise rentals, but there are many more.We publish to 30.FYI - there website is not doing anything.Question: how much are you paying them for a Placement Fee?

@Chris Bauer Nick let me know you gave him a shout- was he unable to help?

Go visit all the other new/newer buildings around there to see what amenities they offer like dog washes/automation/business centers/fitness centers/package lockers/etc and compare the rents.   

I run my own small pressure washing/handyman business on the side while I was working full time over the summer doing plumbing and electrical.

You can push lenders to cut you a check quickly. 

Always keep in mind the value of your hard-earned contracts, and don’t let a buyer push you into a corner.

It seems that pushing them to do their jobs is always essential; - There is a lack of horizontal connections between employees.