We also told them that the rent would increase by $50. 

The property value is not increasing year over year?

I'm quite used to increasing leverage with each 1031 exchange.

Not only does that help the military member, but it increases mission readiness and will also help the landlord receive their due rent payment.

Yes, i am looking for long term hold and rents, i dont have enough experience in rehabbing to do a flip yet, due to my physical limitations from my military days, i am striding to increase my passive income to a point i can comfortably live the rest of my life on.In regards to the %, i have no clue, i have gotten multiple comments to just go by the percentages.... with no additional details.

Owners usually charge reserves over time so tenants are not overwhelmed with the CAM increase.

Stagnant economies that don't produce high paying jobs don't lead to increased real estate prices, so appreciation may be ruled out as well.  

You have many ways to get a loan but the most common ways are the following:FHA:This allows you to put the least amount of money down - 3.5%, however, you have to pay Mortgage Insurance, which can be a little pricey, that combined with the higher loan amount because you are only putting 3.5% will increase your monthly mortgage payment. 

Sweat equity can be an excellent way to increase your income on properties. 

I recently bought a house and increased the square footage through a conversion so I have about $200k in equity.