Is this a good idea I should continue pursuing or are there better options? 

I have some ideas, but I'm curious to see if there is already a strategy for this problem.  

Reach out if you want to bounce ideas off of someone. 

We've batted around ideas by raising gradually - in two parts, 1 soon and 1 6-9 months later, and letting them know that and starting with increases soon on some people and in March on others.

I’m an architect so I have a good idea about design and managing construction.

A lot in town with a paved road that has water/power hook ups in the street may be $100k more then a lot out side of the city limits but that doesn't make it a good deal.   

I like the idea if you can truly get 30-50% returns. 

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So, yes, it's a great idea to require for situations like this one, not just for the tenants' personal belongings.

I have 7 doors, and I wanted to get some ideas on a better way to screen for tenants.