It was common practice 10 years ago.

So either there is no law on this or there is common law (or I am just not finding it). 

Minimum your rent increase should match your state annual cost of living index.In fast appreciating markets 3-5% annual rent increases are common but you must know your local markets.

they pull at every emotional heart string.. you deserve this .. this is so simple do you have what it takes.. your financial freedom number.. like being self employed is something everyone wants. some do fine other fail.. and these are just training programs they don't guarantee success.. just like watching BP pod cast or reading blogs or talking on this site hardly guarantees your success.. real estate is hard.. it takes drive money and dedication .

Try focusing on stability and employment-- if they've had the same job for 4 years, they're probably not going anywhere... vs. jumping jobs.   

He’s self employed.

Looky-Loos are common, but not on-purpose by their own fault.

I've been successfully self-employed as a handyman/carpenter since I arrived and I'm excited about getting involved with real estate investing.  

They are already hard enough to find on the MLS.I would have loved to buy a house last year but I was a job hopper for many years after college so unfortunately no one will lend to me until I can show them 2 years of consistent self employment income from my business.   

These are fairly common and, as a bachelor, would make an ideal area for me to reserve for personal use while the main home sees both personal and rental use.4.