I probably would have lost my law license for smacking the opposing attorney.  

@Dan Heuschele I got lost in the details there. 

If you just lost 1 months rent then I would suggest you cut your losses and move on, it could have been far worse.  

I've heard a story  or two about that here on BP.Yes I definitely think tenants would rather not live next to the landlord, probably lost a few prospective tenants because of the situation.

In the day, banks lost on average about $50,000 on each house they took back as REO. 

I would not rent to you, but all is not lost.

Those reserves would have been lost and in a free market the repercussions of the implosion would naturally be deflationary.

@caleb_heimsoth yes I’ve actually lost out on a few properties. iPhone spell check 🤷🏽‍♂️

“The houses that are fixed up and marketed right are selling in a matter of hours or days,” said McWaters.Some say all the “buy and hold” investors are squeezing out the average home shopper.One couple we interviewed put in one of 11 offers on a house in Cordova, but ultimately lost out to one of three investors who had full-cash bids.

Softee  But my style has always been if they keep it in great shape I never make them move and I NEVER raise the rent.because in my mind a turn over cost you years in lost rent.. that you most of the time never make up.but in this case I would say you need to talk about getting close to market if not market rent.. if your not in a capital position that bigger players are that can afford to be a little more lenient. at least when you only have a few rentals and are personally involved.when I had my larger portfolio 350 homes and a good swath of them HUD.. we were pretty much just like @Thomas S. hard nosed.. although some folks will evict if the tenant does not pay their 25 dollar co pay.. me I always thought that was asinine you now have a vacancy over 25 bucks and usually at some point through the year ( normally at tax rebate time) they would bring in the amount you needed..you have to deal with your tenant class.. and market.. they are not all the same.