By accepting this payment plan for so long you may have created a situation where it is considered an agreement between you and the tenant to pay this way.

The only real way to create a "warning" is to pursue them legally to get an arrest or to get a money judgment - both of which will show on a background check.Although, all the tenant rights advocates are pushing to STOP landlords from being able to consider criminal history in tenant screening:(

The duty here would be created by virtue of any agreements they entered into, rules posted to follow, or by virtue of instructions given to them to operate the washing machine.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

There are other avenues to review but I agree past rental history is important (disclosure I have 15+ doors right now)If you feel bad for them then rent to them.My point is its corporate america and you are blaming the wrong person - you are blaming the corporation but you should be blaming the politicians who create an environment that is tenant friendly and sue happy. 

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Build up enough that you can purchase the next house.If you move out of your current house, could you rent your room and create a cash-flowing property? 

Don’t put yourself in a position where buying rentals creates a financial hardship.  

You've created a ton of equity.It's challenging to roll over the money with a 1031 into a syndication.