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Gladys Cepeda Rent increase yearly?
26 January 2026 | 17 replies
You can justify a rent increase.3.
Marcus Auerbach When is the best time to increase rents?
28 January 2026 | 29 replies
Aligning increases with tax hikes is key.
Shannon Woodward Difficult Tenant in Elkton, Maryland
26 January 2026 | 4 replies

I have a tenant moving out of my rental in Elkton, MD on Friday (I'm in South Carolina).  Tensions are high because the tenant ("Lily") is elderly and senile.  She's been in the house for a few years but I want to sel...

Sheliza Jiwa BC Landlords - How do you track rent increase deadlines and compliance?
28 January 2026 | 2 replies
I have them conditionally formatted so the dates turn increasing red as we approach the date in the cell. 
Don Konipol How do you Classify your Participation in the Real Estate Industry?
25 January 2026 | 36 replies
In our market today it's getting increasingly difficult to stay busy.
Michael J salemy Costs increasing and rents flat
30 January 2026 | 8 replies
Rents should increase soon and maybe you will not feed the beast much more.
Leo Li How do you balance rent increases with tenant retention?
12 January 2026 | 0 replies
There are three common approaches, but the best strategy blends them:What typically works best:- Small predictable annual increases (2–5%) Tenants expect it, it prevents large jumps, and it keeps rent closer to market over time.- Market realignment at turnovers When a tenant moves out, reset to true market value.- Context matters - If tenant is excellent then prioritize retention with reasonable increases
Cory Wake Value-Add as Exclusively an Operational Problem?
28 January 2026 | 2 replies
More WFH combined with increased technology requiring less space per employee means many offices are struggling and will continue to struggle until the supply issue works itself out (conversion or demolision; or increased demand). 
Sailin Li Canadian Focused Property Management and Accounting Software
23 January 2026 | 2 replies
I've heard Stessa and Buildium for the most part but find it's actually very difficult to use for the average small scale landlord (I have 7 doors)The cost of Buildium I think is way too high for the small scale self managed landlord like myself. 7 units comes to $55/monthAs for Stella, the UI isnt the greatest and probably tailored for more property management companies, and the accounting features are rather lacking for Canadian tax laws.