This increases NOI which forces appreciation. 

You can get in light (low down) and turn the property around by decreasing expenses and increasing rents.Nice to meet a new friend in B.C.!

If and when they increase it won't be a drastic change, it will happen slowly and you will have plenty of time to prepare.

Your late fee is $25, and will increase by $5 daily until rent is paid in full."

All in all the Seller is emboldened by the other offers and increasingly uncooperative.

I have been educating my self through these forums and soon i hope to have enough knowledge and confidence to get out there and make some money.

Such will also add value to the note with most buyers, at least in thier confidence as to the quality.Liability arising out of any note origination survives the term of the note to statutory periods, 3 or 5 years usually.

If the area doesn't justify any increase, we don't ask for one.

The disadvantage here is that my commute to my 9-5 would probably be increased, and I'm not really liking the idea of that.

An agent isn't going to want to show you properties (and spend her time) unless she is confident that you have the means to actually purchase.