As a landlord, I’ve learned it’s better to keep a good tenant, even if it means giving them a break on the rent. Over time you’ll save more money than if you constantly bring in new renters, and I guarantee they all won’t be ‘good renters’.
Totally agree, when my rental property tax went up $1000 and the renters (2 years) said their SS couldn’t handle the increase, I looked at all the upkeep they did on my house and decided I’d rather keep them so I’m just eating the difference.