But my properties were/are higher end rentals, so maybe it’s the financial position of the tenant that’s a determining factor.in answer to the OP’s question, if a tenants lease expired and he wanted either a month to month or a 3 or 6 month lease, I would tend to do the following:in a very weak rental market I would be inclined to keep the rental rate the same.in a normal to strong market I’d charge 10-15% more monthly on a 6 month lease, 20-30% more on a 3 month lease, and 35% more for month to month.in a very strong market I would do a competitive rent survey and let that guide me. 

We were able to work out things with the stucco contractor, the big box store, and get the deck and roof finished with competition contractors.  

All I use it for is to inspect roofs and check the number of vehicles parked outside my competition. 

Being a private lender in a never ending competition to get clients between everyone else.

I'd focus on looking who is your competition for both options renting and selling.

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We were thinking we'd now be able to find more competitive pricing on insurance.

As one climbs through classes, marketing and competition come much more into play as it is a retail business in addition to a real estate investment.

How are you better than your competition? 

Those thoughtful ideas separate a rental from the competition.