A "simple" question but get different answers from rent control office and property management company: is my unit under rent control?

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Keep it simple.....Find out when is the last time their rent was raised....if it's been over a year.....ask the housing authority in writing about raising it to market rates....then see what they say.....Sect 8 tenants CAN be a source of guaranteed income so don't kick them out arbitrarily .....only to end up with tenants that pay "market rate".....but are constantly late on rent or causing problems....I have Sect 8 tenants and non sect 8 tenants in Ohio and California and my Set. 8 tenants are FAR less "maintenance" than the others.

Sometimes this alignment can be fixed with a simple conversation with a very good attorney and the city's attorney.The real question is will it be worth the expense and potential discrimination that could follow from the city - I have heard stories where the city will have their inspectors get very rigid when they do not get what they want to make the owner's life more difficult. 

When the cost of money rise (higher interest rates) cap rates increase. its simple investment fundamentals.  

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Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Your seller isn't motivated, plain and simple.

I know that is simple but true.You could use a HELOC and use the cheaper money for multi-family property that flows more than enough to pay the heloc.