Cash incentive MIGHT help persuade him, but it would be to your benefit to just to let him know a general time frame of when you will need him next so you can have your place in line.

He just needs to know that he doesn't get to benefit financially now - his IRA benefits.  

What would be the benefits over a browser app that lets you keep a gazillion topics open in multiple tabs to gradually stuff into your brain?

Also, the previous landlord used several different colors of ink which leads me to believe he made that modification last second to benefit his friend. 

If there is a benefit to this regarding asset protection or anything else.

If you factor in closing costs it might be 3 years to start showing your benefits of a refi

My two cents is that it is somewhat ironic that the hardworking middle class voters who elected these government officials are indirectly being taxed because ultimately some of the added tax burden will be placed on their shoulders in the form of higher rents to cover higher tax bills.Also, are there any investors out there that feel like these increased taxes will help break the current market cycle?  

Now you get to enjoy reaping the benefits.

If you price the coin-op lower than comparable laundromats around town your tenants will appreciate the benefit (but likely not abuse it).  

See video I did on subject http://youtu.be/zjxxBBkIxhI it's geared more to the benefits of buyer, but for you if they don't pay you just evict.