So my question is do I offer them a renewal without raising rents?

I have been diligently reading, studying, and beginning to practice analyzing cash flows of properties within Chicago and some Chi suburban areas.While I try to use whatever tools I have at my disposal and also be conservative with my numbers while analyzing properties (vacancy percentage, expenses, etc) I believe that in some areas of my analyses, I may not be getting the most accurate information.For everyone out there, where do you get your rental estimates by location?

In the realm of real estate investments, the short-term rental loophole offers a unique opportunity, subject, however, to certain rules and regulations.

They are good practice, though, for the real deals.

If you are just getting started in multifamily real estate investing (perhaps making the jump from SFR – single family rentals – or flipping) – make sure you are well prepared if you jump "up the ladder" too quickly – the world of 2-10 unit multifamily investing can offer a great "bridge" between SFR and Multifamily for any budding real estate investor.Video Version - (BP - please delete if this is not allowed)

Fast-forward one month to today, I still have heard no word from Philadelphia L&I (even after calling/e-mailing) and I'm ready to start renting it out, but one problem:"The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code (Section PM-102.6.4) requires an owner offering residential property for rent to provide the following to the tenant at the inception of each tenancy:A Certificate of Rental Suitability issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections no more than sixty (60) days prior to the inception of the tenancy.A copy of the “City of Philadelphia Partners for Good Housing” brochure issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections....."

Equity Investment (What type of equity is offering 8-9% IRR)4.

I have a couple of associates that are available to offer the funding to do a flip I have in mind.

I live in San Diego and it's practically impossible to get a good ROI. 

Ignore list price, offer what you would pay for it.