If you are a fan of diving deep into the numbers and want to see some pictures, here are the details of a my neighbors HH that is a mirror image of ours.

@Toney Sharpe Jr Full disclosure: I personally took her CAM pre-licensure class, but I have never worked for her or had any other relationship with her...JUST a fan who really likes her style & information.

I know a ton of folks on BP are big fans of passive investing via syndications. 

My husband is extremely handy so he has updated all the galvanized plumbing, added ceiling fans, and we are currently working on the kitchen cabinets.

This is an evening for real estate investing beginners and real estate investing fans alike!

Hopefully this is the case.My wife and I aren't carpet fans to begin with but we couldn't determine what to do with the stairs since they weren't nice wood underneath and wood treads that are stainable are a fortune to purchase.

Good evening Bigger Pockets fans.

Fan favorites are  "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and "Set For Life" by @Scott Trench.

I’m a big fan of looking at investing for all it’s other benefit besides just getting a wholesale type deal, or Brrrr type deal.  

I have a few thoughts on your situation.I'm not a fan of extremes so instead of increasing the rent by $500, I recommend seeing what he is open to paying for an increase.