I'd add a late fee to the lease renewal, but if they are struggling to pay rent now, when the baby comes, they will be down one income for a bit and then have child care, so will likely have more problems. 

Take care everyone.

.- Good luck getting them to pay their portion for the duration of their lease- Be careful including utilities in the rent as they then won't care about a running toilet resulting in a $500 water bill.- S8 tenants don['t want to pay application fees- S8 tenants cry broke about paying security deposits- S8 tenants in the program for 10+ years claim ignoreance on filling out their paperwork because they've learned a desperate landlord will do it for them.If you want a S8 tenant, you MUST advertise on www.AffordableHousing.com

If its an attorney closing state same thing ask the attorney or one of their staff.Generally though be care of those reaching out and promising rates that are simply better than current rates thats almost always a fake lender or a bait and switch..

I don't care much about soap and shampoo, but quality TP is something they will definitely notice.

In contrast, single-family homes attract families with children, who stay an average of five years and take care of the property.

The Texas method is you buy where you buy and you don't care because the CASH FLOW IS THERE.  

You could post photos of a similar asethetic, but be very careful and make it very clear these are placeholder photos. 

Confirm fireplace has been cared for as part of your quarterly inspection.

However, be careful about seasoning periods on the new loans.