I would also increase your vacancy, capex and repairs # at the minimum as they are very low.

I guess my natural follow-up is how you know what the market price is.

There is no natural gas in the town. 

With the rents being below market and with minor increases, the value seems to be there.

The increases have been out of this world.

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Allow him to stay for an increased rate that makes it worth your time, somewhere around 25% or higher.

Does it actually work and increase profits without turning off potential guest? 

Your equity is reducing your possible returns not increasing your cash flow.If your father has no use for additional income he could leave it where it is and not care if it is impacted in a market shift or he could pull it out and invest in a income fund or a REIT. 

In may of this year I was going to increase the rent but I gave him a chose to pay $50 more per month or if he signed a two year contract I would keep the rent at $850/month.