By doing so, it also puts them slightly behind the rent curve (I'm already slightly below market anyway), so when the second year is up they have even less incentive to go somewhere else, assuming they still want to rent.For poor renters, or a place that is just coming open due to normal attrition, I review the market and price/re-price accordingly.

We are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with so connect with REIA meetings, accountability partners, and mastermind groups to engage with individuals interested in real estate investing.At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it.

Unfortunately for me I picked a poor time to finally set a moving date!

NO communicating with you, keep proceeds of rent, poor tenant management.....drinking, drugs........ over charging?

Looking forward to connecting with like minded individuals here on BiggerPockets

I would price out the plumbing and electric for the smaller stacked units (think ge space maker or smaller) in the units before a free standing building....you just need a closet size space and they do this in the efficiency units (450square feet) where I have a condo rental..this may put the costs for electric back on tenant if individually metered..

It is always sad to see the result of a poorly maintained and managed property.

Primarily at this point, I'm focusing on learning, analyzing a deal, and finding mentors and other like-minded individuals with real life experience (in the area's we are looking to invest specifically, but I'm not opposed to making new friends everywhere!)

I think you will find a lot of wise arguments on BP, just note, its all about the team, individual, contact that you have in place that is a reliable, trustworthy, and transparent contact, so do your homework complete your due diligence, all people and assets are not alike. 

Fix and flip will cause you a long time period to find a buyer willing to invest in a poor neighborhood.