no one is guaranteeing it won't, or offering to cover the cost. 

Thank you, looking forward to both the challenges and rewards REI has to offer.

Did you find their offerings to be clean and free of liabilities?

We've had clients change their offered commission numerous times during the course of a listing thinking it would make a difference - our experience is that above 3% or with a BTSA (Bonus to Selling Agent) it doesn't have a measurable difference - the Buyer is generally in control and pushing a client towards one home or another based on your payday may land that agent in hot water later.

Minnesota does offer more appreciation than other Midwest markets and has traditionally been a balanced market for cash flow and appreciation, which I think is ideal.

Third, you never make offers without deadlines.

We’ve had cash offers 15-20k over asking with escalation clauses on our flips.

I haven't gotten any replies yet, but your post offers a good starting point for what to consider as I decide to rent or sell my primary home when I move. 

Offer cash for them to "voluntarily" leave. - not my first choice, unethical, needs cashb) Get to do a 13% or 19% rent increase if rents haven't been increased since May 1977 or May 1976, respectively - I will find out if there are records going this far back in due diligence phase, if offer gets acceptedc) Operate with a loss or very low NOI for 1 year, after that we will be eligible to apply for a Just & Reasonable Rent Adjustment. - with this, we can potentially increase rents by up to 145% depending on a comparison with baseline 1977 level rent amount.I have 2 questions:1) If there exists these 2 other, legal ways to increase rent in a rent controlled area, why does it seems like the only option most investors consider is cash for keys?

I’m not sure if they only manage properties owned by the entity, or offer PM services.