A lot of times, they feel like they're going to have to leave, or you're going to drastically raise the rent, but this is not usually the case, especially if they have a long term lease.I would try and get on the phone with the tenant and explain to them what you're trying to do and they have no reason to worry about anything and you have good intentions and you can gauge how they react.  

If you are desperate for that rental increase from day-one, then you send that pressure down to the tenants; everyone is agitated.

Cleaned up yard, cut a few trees, cleaned out the vacant apartment and pressure washed the property What was the outcome?

Not to get too deep into health issues but I do believe chronic stress and pressure weighed in on my personal situation.

These numbers make great sense with inflation and rates data.How can I use these numbers as a gauge for how much to project rental growth over the next few years?

So, that being said, besides price -- also look to see what other things could be done to the home to increase the marketability of the home such as:• exterior painting, gardening, and pressure washing to up the curb appeal• Deep cleaning/decluttering• Minor repairs or updatesEvery home/situation is different.

They can do a quick feasibility analysis to help you understand a very basic scope of work, but when you need more a detailed report, they will do a WWU/SOR that can be used for your 203k loan, and this WWU/SOR will also include a cost estimate that can be used to help gauge contractor's bids.And thank goodness that the Standard 203k requires a contingency reserve to be automatically included with your 203k loan (10%-20%), but the Limited 203k does not.

How can I put some pressure to go into probate in order to have the chance to purchase the property from the state?

I think it's best to gauge it based on your capability of covering that level of cost.

For an individual showing, I try to gauge the person over the phone.