It would still be a good idea to speak with an attorney and go over your plan to make sure you do it in an efficient and legal manner.You definitely cannot play catch up on the previous years that rent wasn’t raised.

I have an 8 unit under agreement right now in Central mass at a 9 cap.

Many roles to be played, find out which one you want to play and learn it well.

That will get you the good cash-paying worker family that need this help the most, but you play bank. 

It looks like not bringing another tenant into this situation is the way to go and when the daughter moves out, if the mom cant pay the rent then I will likely have to be ready to terminate due to nonpayment.Appreciate everyone's thoughts.Looks more and more like they're trying to play you, my friend.

I used to play basketball against Murray years ago, but I haven't been back for quite some time. 

Even before the covid moratorium, they could live there for up to a year without paying anything until the city finally sends the Marshall to kick them out, provided you took immediate proper legal action (and they know how to play the game).

It sounds like you have other issues at play. 

Maybe play dumb a little "I don't know if I'm in the right place..."

These questions all play into my personal decision on whether to hold or sell a profitable investment property.