@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

I own 32 properties myself and have bought and sold over 300, including a few apartment complexes.

Document all your efforts, including repair invoices and communications, to show you’re acting in good faith as a landlord.

As well as I just launched my starter supply and Bath product campaign on my current properties and will include it with new ones. 

Maintain - includes taxes and insurance?

I was chatting with some of my lending buddies at big banks and they are all backing away from the CRE space including office because operating costs are increasing more quickly than rents.

Are there any specific clauses I should include in a room-by-room lease for a shared living space?

If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).

There are clear winners in types of photos that should be included in your listing, along with examples of listings I believe achieve this.

As for holding a home and building another one - be sure to include carrying costs of the first home while building the second.