However, landlords must ensure that their late fee provisions are "reasonable" and do not violate the state's usury laws, which prohibit excessive interest rates and charges.Under Maryland law, commercial landlords are required to give tenants at least 45 days' notice before increasing rent or changing other lease terms, including late fees.

Local Regulations: How do local landlord-tenant laws, rent control policies, or other regulations affect investment profitability?

The most common response I get from these landlords is "yeah, I thought about doing something like that, but ugh, then there is all those move-in/out every week or few days, and checking things constantly, then what if this or that happens, and all that, it's just too much for me, I don't have the time for that".

Any recommendations for the best affordable Insurance for Landlords (rental properties)I currently have ASI (American Strategic Insurance) a Progressive company, but I am wondering what others have found to be affordable. 

Best real estate investment of my life for a lot of reasons including just understanding the basics of finance and being a landlord etc.

@Dawn Johnson I am also a Virginia landlord, not a lawyer, no legal advice, but my understanding is unless your lease clearly states your lease renews annually or you have tenant sign an addendum showing new term ends x date, then she likely believed it converted to monthly.

She is just going to keep going and lying and coming up with excuses why she didn't cause the damage, such as mold is Landlord responsibility or soaked ceiling boards are normal wear and tear.  

Do your due diligence by analyzing deals carefully, getting inspections, and considering Houston-specific considerations like property taxes and landlord-friendly laws.

Getting a tax pro’s help can ensure you don’t miss out on potential savings.Be Prepared for Landlord Life: Living close to your tenants means it’s easy to handle minor repairs and keep an eye on things, but it also means boundaries can blur.

California Senate Bill 567 (SB 567) allows for "Just Cause" Eviction if a landlord will "Substantially Remodel" a property: https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/Tenant-Protection-Act-...