Understanding their cash flow is critical.I especially like your idea of communication clauses—non-responsiveness is a huge red flag, and setting expectations upfront can save a lot of headaches later.

I’ll definitely raise the question with them.Thanks for the response.

These are not caused by tenant so would be your responsibility.

I wait well over a month before I hear any responses and then every single time they ask me to drop the rent.

Thank you for the response and the knowledge! 

@Ashish Acharya- thank you for your response, that provides clarity.

Again, I really appreciate your responses.

If their kid shoves a pair of leggings down the toilet and clogs it (yes, this has happened), then they are responsible for fixing it.

Quote from @Bob Stevens: Quote from @Dennis Maynard: Just glancing over some of the responses this may be understood.

Quote from @John Kelly:I would agree with @Ashish Acharya, #1 is the best answer to the question on his response in the reason it would not be good to use an LLC on a house hack until you move out of the house and call it a true rental.