I also own a house (still paying mortgage) so I want to make sure I have enough money in case I need to replace the roof or something. i also have a baby which I will have to put in daycare soon and that will cost a lot.  

You may think you are being nice people, but unfortunately all it takes is one bad apple to ruin the bunch.We are, after all, living in a society that the first instruction on a folding baby stroller is "Remove Baby".

Or would you sign that contract if you wanted to build a heating and air business and your partner wanted to take all the proceeds and make a Beanie Baby museum? 

It's Real Estate baby, it's a highly profitable investment vehicle, hence why it makes more U.S. millionaires than any other industry.

Must have been leaking because there was water damage in the cupboard bottom.9) Kitchen cabinets- one broken hinge. several spots where the refinish (it is like a wrap) was chipped out, another where it is all coming off of door due to baby lock that was rubbing against it.

While living there believes it is ok to flush baby wipes and paper towels down the toilet.

My motivation was that with a new baby, I needed extra income.

“telling them verbally” often times is not as effective as “telling them in writing”.The latter also protects you when you have to go to court and/or charge for damages.I like this post as it now makes me go to reinforce my own lease language by giving examples of just what the repercussions will be.My tenants are aware “NOT” to turn off heat when away for vacation during winter time as I spell this out in my lease agreement and now I am going to add to up the cost of this on my damages addendum that also spells out what they are facing in terms of damages on certain things.I always have the statement in there that the prices shown are just estimates, but management will charge the cost of the replacement using current year costs, to include labor.When tenants see a price to something, they freak out and are more inclined to comply.Another suggestion is to add yourself to their Utility accounts as a backup so that the service provider never shuts down utilities for lack of payment.In a case like that, the bill will be sent to you before they shut off utilities thereby protecting your property from pipe freeze.You can threaten to charge them half the cost just to see if they will.They may fight you on that but at least it will register and make them more responsible next time.Sounds like you have some big babies for tenants and need to do some babysitting.Ugggghhhhh.Good luck though and great post as it makes me make not to reinforce my existing lease just to ensure I am applying the same advice, I am giving to you.

Vegas baby! 

I would stick to vegas baby