It is free to you and costs the tenants $35 to run their credit.Depending on your state make sure you understand the laws around discrimination.

Our state law states "An owner may impose a reasonablelate fee for each month an occupant does not pay rent when due."

Sure there is a very small chance that something will go wrong, but with the tightening rental laws spending a little on a proper lease is smart.

We are finishing up some renovations on a house with an in-law on Cape Cod.

Cosmetic repairs that don’t pose health or safety concerns are typically optional.Then be very transparent and communicate thoroughly to the tenant, as to provide a professional explanation for your decision forward. 

Regardless, the tax law is hundreds of pages and only 5% tells us to pay taxes, the other 95% tells us how to not pay taxes.

I was recently looking into wholesaling in PA around the Wilkes-Barre area and was wondering about the overall laws and regulations.

This is helpful because they would know specific state laws, such as are the properties in the same state or two different states?

Network with local investors, understand local laws, and consider owner-occupied financing options.

What are the laws like in Massachusetts with respect to evictions?