We have would to try to solve for that for our investors.  

Try to find a way to increase income $80.

Thomas Ontario Area)  Hi Sarah - best to try JAAG - they do Rent to Own. 

I inherited properties in SC that I am trying to stabilize.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

And you will spend thousands trying to argue that you should not get sued personally and especially if its single member or just family. that's reality.. 

However I'm just trying to see if there are any stipulations to get out of that locked rate?

Meanwhile I tried to negotiate with the utility.

I live in Northwest Indiana and am currently trying to get into real estate investing.

You have to put yourself in their shoes and try as much as possible to use logic, refer to the lease, but also be understanding where it makes sense.