Rentals in a more expensive area will appreciate more than in a cheaper area.

Do you believe it significantly enhanced the appeal or functionality of your space?

. I have seen situations where landlords and tenants are both very firm on their requested rent price and it was a minimal difference and the landlord let them move out and the money it cost the landlord to clean fix paint and rent the unit out to a new tenant outweighed the difference they would have made the tenant after moving expenses and paying first class and Security again probably outweighed what they would’ve paid had they just stayed so sometimes it’s better to just negotiate and flex a little to renew a tenant than to keep swapping tenants.

If an expensive market is experiencing growth, you will see prices surge.

I have 2 rental properties(a 2 family home that I bought 9 years ago that needs new roof eventually and a short term rental a few hours away up north that has a 5.2 rate and is very updated) I used a cash out refi in 2021 for the 2 family to take out 25k(and it lowered my payment, went to a 3.2 rate for 25 years for the 2 family) and then used that 25k to buy a 240k cabin up north to use as a short term rental and family vacation home.2023 was the first full year for the cabin and it brought in 25k, however expenses were 36k, so 11k in the negative.

If you can wait to list in the spring or early summer, I recommend doing so to enhance your buyer exposure.

Definitely save your battles for more expensive issues.    -- Good Luck!

(I was initially focused on Columbia OH and just now moved my focus to Milwaukee)I appreciate your help,ChenHey Chen, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

@Daniel EhevichYour mortgage refinancing rate and closing costs will probably be less expensive with a rate-and-term refinance.

After all  are paid all expenses are taking care of I pay about $500 a month to live here.