Also, I am suppose to be getting a raise at work.

Leveraging where I could.Take advantage of this high market and put your money into an asset(s) that is valued as a business and not subjected to the sways if the market.It will also make your life more manageable with a w-2, free up a lot of $ and reduce your tax exposure as you raise those kids.Locking up all of that cash makes that $9-10k not as appealing for me.

How to raise the rent (it’s over $200 below market right now)

So I feel like it’s going to be weird to raise the rent and take space away.

Raise rent ??

I am and raised in Columbus as well.

I am from Watauga County, born and raised.

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He's been with us for more than 8 years and I don't think he's going anywhere soon.For a 6-unit building we bought in 2019, the previous owner hadn't raised rents in a million years and they were substantially below market.

Depending on piping and clearances you may be able to raise the existing boiler.