This line of thought is what caused us to buy our first place. Owner of a large apartment complex in Mira Mesa was in the office when my wife stopped in to pay rent. He said they were going to raise rent by (can’t remember amount but $100 sounds right).
That pissed us off.
We started our search and bought a condo about a month later. Went to the apartment office to give notice and miraculously the owner (who typically wasn’t around, left office duty to a manager) was there again. He was shocked when my wife said we were leaving – and disappointed no doubt as there were no better tenants that us.
He asked why we were leaving. My wife replied – as only she can do – because you’re raising the f(2!ing rent!
One of those classic moments that are burned into my memory forever.
