I knew about the DBA method which seems to work fine, but this would probably make it much easier for the banks not to push back when they're unfamiliar (which almost all personal bankers seem to be like you mentioned).

So closing had to be pushed back to this week. 

I rarely have anyone with a fake one push past that.  

Others may push back and give you a bad rap (tenants talk).The last thing is look into state and local laws to see if you can even raise rent by that much.

@Robert Rixer, I don't know how creative these are, as many are common plays:Valet TrashFencing in first floor yardsProviding washer and dryers for added rentReserved, Covered parkingTech PackagesInternet and Cable contracts, with reimbursementsPayment Plan rents, with small service charge (i.e. bill 1/4 rent each week)Reserved Rental cabanas at poolPrivate pool party rental optionGolf Simulator in clubhouse - fee basedOn site, self serve car wash (quarter feeder style)Charged group fitness/personal training servicesGame room in clubhouse with monthly subscription for tenants (Xbox, Playstation, etc)Changing out high maintenance grass for astro turf or lower maintenance/lower water use shrubberyBut ultimately, I think a lot of NOI increases come from deep dive into understanding EVERY expense and finding ways to minimize them, and/or no outsource them.Train maintenance team on basic HVAC and appliance repairs (find way to get them licensed as needed)Buy paint sprayers for faster, easier turns versus having to hire a contract painter, and possibly repaint whole unit each timeStandardize all finishes, so you can buy in bulk, everything from hinges and door knobs to cabinets, paint colors, and light fixtures.Potentially get leasing people onto lower base salary with higher bonus potentialBulk/bundled insurance across portfolio (even better at scale is to self insure)Regularly test sprinkler systems for leaks.Non-NOI, but benefit to you: partner with insurance agency to get referral kickbacks from your tenant base for renter insurance.  

(sigh)-> R22 is/was a good refrigerant ... sad to see that it's gotten pushed "out."

I’d recommend pushing to get that or get the city involved to revoke their license, both of these firms.

Everywhere is now requiring commerical hoods and hand-washing and the rest even in church kitchens.

Feels like I am being pushed from one desk to another and not getting a clear answer What did you all end up doing?

That is why I am making the push to move into investing.