@Kim Stuart You can justify it however you would like, there are many reasons rent can increase!

@Cameron Riley - it depends on the scenario but as a general rule I won't jump into the notices & eviction process right away, typically I encourage all the tenants to get in contact as soon as they know they are going to be late (most of mine do) and for those that don't, I follow up after 2-3 days to find out what the status is.  

I didn't want to break any rules or anything and it isn't.

There are state and federal rules you have to comply with.

For a proper LLC you need an Operating Agreement relating to real estate, you have to follow the rules to the "T", and you have to never make an error within your LLC like co-mingling.  

also some of the laws wont apply to owners with 4 ot less units.. but do bone up on the rules.. if everyone is running you want to enter the market

The rules of the lease are your best friend (that lease is there to keep you protected). 

There is no rule saying you have to leverage at the maximum level.

@Christian Martinez ruling out the possibility of doing anything in the NYC area is a mistake in my opinion. 

Hey guys I own a duplex..just found out about the sanitation summons from March 1, as per lease the tenant is responsible but how do I know which tenant...I spoke to both and both said they always obey the rules of sanitation department...I was thinking to ask both to chip in...but I don't want to blame innocent one  What would you do??