You could collect an extra month's rent in installments over a year and then the tenant would effectively be paying 15 days early each month for the following month.That's probably what I'd do with a tenant that I felt was financially shakey or emotionally unstable. but if it was a good long term tenant that I felt was honest I'd probably be lazy and and just take the money on the 15th.

I just saw a lot destructive behavior because of emotional roller coaster they would have.   

I've seen a couple get a dr's note for FIVE emotional support cats and another woman get a letter for an emotional support DUCK.

@Boris Mordkovich - In the past two months I had a lender say it is their "temporary" covid policy to not allow STR rental income in your DTI ratio.  

Downside is it can somehow be a little more emotional, I have learned I need to be more careful with tone and managing the conversation. 

@Samuel PavlovcikIt didn’t happen without a mix of emotions for sure.

Lastly, if you can discern the sellers situation, I often advise to write a letter with a picture of your family letting them know why you want to own their home and appeal to the emotional side of the equation.

She replied that she is petsitting for her friend who is temporarily in Texas and that the rabbit is providing her daughter emotional support during COVID because she is not socializing as much.

The CDC puts a temporary halt in evictions till the end of the year.

Have to not get emotionally connected with a property or you will be upset a time or two!