However we are in the digital age and digital signatures are gaining popularity and pen and ink are starting to become extinct.

Due to their level of combined income and no past issues with rent payments, I made an exception on the credit and increased the deposit.

It'll increase your credibility in their eyes. 

In this case it should be indicated that market is increasing and justify the price.

Funny enough I've seen his deals then come through here on the BP marketplace for another 10 - 15k increase from another individual #breakwholesalechain  How do other rehabbers overcome this? 

We did not  have a model unit to show,, I showed occupied units with notice and was usually rented up within 2 weeks of notices, we had a popular location and units were a little higher price but in high demand. 

Some of it may be determined by the market that you’re in and what’s popular with renters or just available as inventory.

Doing this would increase my monthly cash flow approximately $165/mo.

If you consider that tenants are often in 1 year leases, it is often the case that rents cannot be increased as quickly as the appreciation.

Oh, the agent mentioned that they took over management of the park back in Aug and am actively increasing occupancy.