Maybe they might move out after their year-long lease, but all that Starbucks and vegan food costs money!

Just some food for thought. 

They talk , leave messes , eat your food , bring over people you dont like   etc 

It gave a lot of food for thought.

Definitely some more food for thought.

Check crime records, test scores, tax rates,  and food deserts.

If they can afford the utilities and food, Take out an insurance policy on both of them.

I don’t know much about taxes but I’ve read that gas, food and a home office is tax deductible. any info would be appreciated. thanks! 

You may want to reconsider your ultra conservative investment approach in order to grow and actually achieve positive cash flow.If you are buying homes worth 50K or less and renting for $850 + per month you are not doing as badly however you should try to find a way to pull all your dead equity especially before the markets turn and you end up losing it all.Paying off rental properties is not investing it is hoarding of cash and is extreamly expensive.Just food for thought

If you host it during the evening, most not too busy restaurant would probably let you use the space for free, in exchange of attendees purchasing food & drink.