It's unfortunate because it's a BiggerPockets recommendation Account Closed

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I plan on house hacking when I have the chance and then  growing my real estate portfolio as much as possible as time goes on.

Learn more by setting aims, growing your friend net, and diving into sites like BiggerPockets and other web spots.

Also know that the housing market might not go up as quickly as you like...but honestly as long as it cash flows when you move out that is okay...I recommend saving up at least 6 months' worth of rents and having it cash flow at least $300 a month before moving out of the property.

Does anyone have any recommendations? 

As for the other recommendations suggested, I would have suggested the start with one unit but I would defer to local expertise and therefore fear @Jim K. is likely correct.  

I think you are making a bigger deal about this than it needs to be, and you could be telegraphing to your tenants to challenge/question the increase.Just send a diplomatic letter - no apologies, and I would not recommend concessions as that is antithetical to your balance sheet - detailing the increase and the timeline. 

This will be a great place to ask for a recommendation. 

Growing up in CAN I already had a head start in the rules, markets, etc, so the learning curve wasn't as long.