We have had no trouble getting our rents increased as long as we have three comps to support it and send in our request in a timely manner, 60 days out. 

Quote from @Dave Schimmels: What is a good way to get accurate rent comps with existing tenants based on the area?

Quote from @Ryan Konen: You are correct that comping software like Privy, Propwire, and Propstream primarily rely on public records for their data, such as county assessor records, MLS feeds, and sometimes 3rd party aggregators.

Let's say there's 3 properties in a 1-mile radius with 5b/3b, but one is a foreclosure and the other 2 are regular conventional sales.If you're doing a comp for your subject (4th) property, do you have to take the foreclosure one into consideration?

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Collin, your “tips” are quite good, though each and every situation is somewhat different…..For years I negotiated and negotiated and negotiated, successfully on some, unsuccessfully are many more.  

Or a $1 Ribeye steak at Albertsons, then you tip the cashier.

Are there any tips you might have on sourcing great deals, deal structure, and how to know whether LTR, MTR, or STR is the best route to take?

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Hopefully you bought right in an area with comps so they can them.