I feel like that sounds simple but in reality would hold up the leasing process for tenants that are not proactive. 

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Feel free to ask anything, anytime.Cheers!

Maybe  $25. tenants like the convience and they also feel like they are getting a deal.  

They may also feel obligated after this gesture to try and make rent on time even going through a hard time.  

Lending terms will be important here.I'd say the biggest challenge thus far is making sure I feel comfortable managing this remotely, as it's located about ~150 miles east of Dallas. 

If I don't feel comfortable I also give folks a chance to get a cosigners.

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If you do not feel comfortable pursuing additional growth, I'd wait it out just a bit. 

Switching the utilities into their name without safeguards in place—knowing the tenant might act out—seems like a misstep on their part.While it’s true you’ll ultimately have to cover the cost, it doesn’t feel entirely fair for you to shoulder the consequence of their decision.