Unfortunately, money has that effect on people.

In an option, you can not have requirements for performance by the optionee either, otherwise it can just be a purchase contract and that could effect the option price paid.

The easiest and most cost effective method of removal would be a contract to leave while paying (although it feels like you're getting taken) the 'tenant' a small amount. 

I hear Direct Mail, but not sure how effective is Baltimore area

Increase given today may not be in effect until Aug 1 meaning increase (if 30-day notice is applicable) would be effective Sept 1.My guess is that MA Winters start stalling market rentals in Oct which means you may be risking a very long vacancy window if either or both tenants choose to vacate. 

I understand taxes can effect the rental if taxes is high..Trying to Learn dont want to sound pushy LOL.

Mentors or coaches should be anchored in 3 areas; Experience at doing, Education and being Certified or Accredited by some government agency or professional association.In my book, meaning in my opinion, an instructor should have a college degree to mentor effectively in any business subject.

Agreed with Jon...I would never trust an architect (or anyone other than the actual contractors you'll use) with cost projections, for lots of reasons:-  He doesn't know the contractors you will use-  He doesn't know if you'll be be GCing it yourself or hiring a builder-  He doesn't know the finishes you'll be using-  He doesn't know your ability to negotiate prices-  He doesn't know your level of experience and ability to make cost-effective decisionFor our most recent project, I had architects projecting $125-150 per square foot for construction. 

I am not familiar w/ areas where not  being owner occupied effects your taxes, but it is all public information. 

In order to permit tenants to adjust to the possibility of unregulated rents, and to address the potential for abuse of the owner-occupancy exemption by landlords who are motivated to move into a property to gain an exemption just to increase rent and not to reside in the property, this exemption should not take effect for one year after the amendment to This chapter exempting these rental units is adopted, or one year after the landlord begins owner-occupancy, whichever is later.I'm not sure you answered my specific question, but you have brought the above paragraph to my attention which looks like it directly applies to me NOW being exempt from Oakland's rent control and the "Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance" since I moved back in and Owner occupy one of the two units.