The inherited tenants were both on MTM leases.  14 months now after closing on the property, both of those inherited tenants are now on leases, 1 of them signed an 18 month lease with a built in rent increase that went into effect this past June.  

Their purchasing power is expected to increase rapidly, with an expected $1.4 trillion in disposable income by the year 2020 (socialmediatoday.com).

Yes, as long as it is explained in the Lease that the increase covers the cost of the heat, but why not average it for 12 months?

Seeking your guidance :-) 

It sounds like you don't want a rental - so you need to look at your options to sell...owner financing, conventional, etc.You could do an Executory contract as a means around the 180 day limit but would seek legal guidance as there are lots of disclosures and risks with that route.Also, I assume this is residential - the requirement does not apply to commercial or investor purchases.

Hopefully taxes don't continue to increase but not exactly optimistic about it.

Seeking real Estate agent in Columbia, SC who wants to build a solid long term working relationship. 

I will model decreasing or stagnant rents, decreasing occupancy, and increasing cap rates.  

Seeking real Estate agent in Columbia, SC who wants to build a solid long term working relationship. 

I was actually seeking the type of advice you just posted.