This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick bungalow is currently tenanted with a long-term tenant of 5+ years, generating $900 per month on a month-to-month lease.

They know their rate.The stock forms from my CPA include a tax comparison page that makes it easy to calculate the effective tax rate and compare line items year over year.

Have you ever overlooked a major item that needed replacing?

The development is nearing completion, and SFR units are already being leased before the Certificate of Occupancy (CO).

Setting clear expectations upfront with a detailed lease agreement is a must.Consider Property Management: If managing the property starts feeling overwhelming, consider hiring a property management company, even if just for the rented units.

The only items affecting capital gains are basis and expenses of sale. 

Even if I have late fees in my leases, I rarely apply them.

We write our leases to expire late spring or early summer.We had an Escondido tenant break lease moving out Dec 31 (terrible time).  

How can I be sure she will stick with a lease she signed.  

As long as you market it as a single lease, you will be fine.