Finally, after days of her not allowing us to access the property, we gave her 24 notice that we would be using the key for emergency repair of the heat.

The interest rate isn't ridiculously high so refinancing isn't an emergency, I just want to use the same money to buy the next one asap.

Is there a suggested plan for best landlord practices like increasing deposits, gathering next of kin, emergency contact info or or adding some language to the lease to make the inevitable easier on all involved and yet stay totally federal equal housing and local law compliant?

Other things they look at is emergency lights, loose railings, chipped paint, cracked walkways that may be a trip hazzard, self closing self locking doors, fire retardant paint on wood panel hallways just to name a few.. 

Side note: there are other deals were you can get stronger COCRoi with less of your money and still have reserves for emergency.

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I would also start preparing for the worst and you will need their emergency contacts.

For example would it be better to save $100 per month for emergent expenses etc?

Wyoming opened their Emergency Rental Assistance Program two weeks ago. 

it may not cash flow as well, but at least you can save some cash for a rainy day, an emergency repair, personal needs, or continue onto your next property.