If they’re still resistant, you might want to consider negotiating a compromise, like a smaller increase or a gradual rise over time to ease the adjustment.

Total rent between the three is $3200/month.I have an adjustable 20 year mortgage with a balance of $100,000~ at 4.95% that is set to adjust in 2026.I also have a HELOC on that property at $180K~ with a 9.75% rate.

Learning about dynamic pricing is a great next step to boost your revenue by adjusting rates based on demand and seasonality.

You may have to adjust your expectations. 

Even big names like Opendoor who in the past offered little to no compensation has adjusted their marketing to include compensation in an effort to sell homes during this cooler time of year. 

I buy through a couple of exchanges, but recently have been using SwanBitcoin as you can set up automatic withdrawals on weekly or monthly purchases for dollar cost averaging.

HELOC is best for short term money, because the interest rates are adjustable, while the second mortgage is a fixed rate for a period of time.  

Since you are splitting up your property books, (your property manager doing part and you doing part) it will be a little messy and require adjustments at the end of the year.

The adjuster has reached out to ask some questions, so I know he actually opened a claim.

I don't know how the humidifiers are configured, but you might be able to put a small pump into each reservoir (search "automatic bilge pump" on amazon) and move the water into either a larger collection tank (think 55 gallon drum) or drain.