If not, you can't legally raise their rents after the rehab is done. 

Not raising the rent needs to be a decision you make based on YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS. 

Also no.But you’re speaking with people who already raised their hand.People who want to have a conversation.People who are open to solving a problem.That accelerates learning.You get better at:Talking to sellersUnderstanding motivationSolving real problemsStructuring real dealsInstead of spending most of your time fighting for someone to stay on the phone.At the end of the day, this business pays you for:Talking to sellersGoing on appointmentsBuilding relationshipsLocking up contractsEverything else is mostly busy work.Busy work feels productive — but it doesn’t generate revenue.Cold calling also adds complexity beginners don’t need:List pullingSystem setupTool managementCompliance concernsConstant rejection managementYou’re already learning contracts, numbers, negotiation, and market dynamics.Why make it harder?

Doing slight rent raise there (slight b/c have a baby due in six weeks so it's very bad time for out of state tenant turnover).

That raises a big strategic question for us:Option 1: Buy a primary residenceStop paying rentLock in a property in SoCalPotential appreciation upsideAccess to primary residence financingPotential tax advantages (including 2-year capital gains exclusion)Option 2: Skip primary, go straight into rentalsDeploy capital into short-term or long-term rentals (likely out of state for better cash flow)Focus immediately on building income-producing assetsMaintain flexibility while rentingOur priority long-term is cash flow and building a scalable portfolio — but we also recognize the potential stability and tax benefits of owning our primary.For those who’ve faced a similar fork in the road:Did buying your primary first help or slow your investing journey?

That alone should have raised some questions.  

Also raising a 2 month old puppy...Excited to learn and connect with you all!

In the past we have always bought property that after improvements we could raise rents $200 a month and get decent cash flow. 

Quote from @Zakiya Zaid: Thanks @Brenden Stadelman, I was just looking into Investor Edge this week, the $4K -$6K raised a red flag, but 100% financing is worth looking into. 

If the lease truly fixes rent for 3 years with no escalation clause you generally can't unilaterally raise it mid-term.