I would love to chat more as there are other things I would like to address.

Keeping the increase reasonable and communicating openly can help maintain a good relationship while still addressing the rent gap over time, just be honest with them and maybe present some comparisons.

You can share the address in messages - let's see.

Many ways to skin a cat. 

Usually as long as their are no life threatening issues (no HVAC, windows won't open, no hot water), the housing authority will began to pay the rent and give you time to address the required repairs.

And most will be able to pay the taxes when they come due, and put on a new roof, and put on a new coat of paint.As well as replace the carpets, cut the grass on a regular basis, replace the windows, reseal the chimneys when the liners crack, etc..It's unlikely that that these homes will fall into the slum category in 10 years or so, and make the asset underlying the loan virtually worthless.Or just vanish when the place starts to fall apart too much, due to no down-payment (no skin in the game 100% loans).Said the lawmakers who approved this.

Hey @Bill Schrimpf - hopefully someone at BP will see your post and possible comment or reach out to address your issues. 

- I'd like to use my own contractors, while most have an email address, most operate by phone.

He has also played a key role in facilitating communication between the new tenants and myself, ensuring a smooth coordination of arrival times and addressing any specific needs they may have.

So we moved forward with the claim and a mitigation company to address the damage.