I would ask for a  credit of 1000  towards   actual other  costs you are incurring and  then have the  taxes pro rated  as normal ly would occur if this isn't an option - get 1K credit  and don't  increase price

I am new at investing and have about 50K that im looking to invest.  I would rather get into multifamily properties but all those in and around my area (for 30-50 miles) are in C-D neighborhoods.  However, the SFR tha...

HGTV has increased my net worth like crazy.

It’s just small steady increase in values generally.

The other thing to look out for is the Short-Term Rental clause, Due to the increase of STR's HOA's are enforcing this so the properties don't get rundown faster with vacationers.How many properties are in the HOA? 

But I've heard of people implementing RUBS to make a significant increase in cash flow.

Make sure you know your market regardless if its declining or increasing in value.

This change alone stands to gain me $150k+ in equity due to the increase in NOI.My concern is that firing this PM may prove complicated due to his status as a tenant.

You could charge a above market rent, since they are likely desperate, and increase your profit margins while addressing a definite housing issue for these indivulaes. 

This summers increase in home prices has only made it more difficult.