Currently renting my basement out to a single mother and her child since last March, original rent was $1575 (all utilities) and I saw her situation at the time and dropped it to $1500 for a 12 month lease with all utilities included, she purchased a electric charging vehicle less than two months after moving in so obviously taking full advantage of all utilities included.Two months ago, she had a boyfriend stay with her and told me that it was temporary while he is looking for a new place.

A few years ago I surgically eliminated the chance of me ever getting a child tax credit.

How can I be sure the 17 year old kid is his child?

My wife and I have been talking about moving into bigger house if we have another child.

Child State Lien and Transferred tax lien are not wiped out at Trustee Sale.

But I've also been through a costly divorce I had to put on credit and have two kids half time, pay child support, and have three awesome step kids.

Think about what the rent was when you were a child compared to today. 

The wife and I make +300K combined, we're currently not paying rent or child care (thanks, family!)

Taking my child snow sledding or ice skating on a cold sunny day makes for amazing memories.

In MA, property owners are REQUIRED to bring a property into a lead safe condition (called compliance) if a child under the age of 6 resides in the house/apartment.