He had to reset the main breaker that turned off dryer, so it was a quick fix, but said it could prevent messing up appliance and having to pay more.

I know what it’s like to be in your position, and I believe in paying it forward.

Or better yet your properties can start paying off your properties.

Let them pay the deposit with a credit card.

Also you're probably not really paying much off on principal on a fairly new loan. 

We started late in life but it's pretty amazing to look back and see what we have created in a short period. 1st stream of income Retirement pay !

We've since increased their rent to market rate, and now we're experiencing late payments.Family Member as Tenant:Issue: Our family member is behind on rent for more than 5 months, with a rate below market due to their relationship with us.Behavior: They have made excuses about financial struggles, yet have been seen treating their new girlfriend to fine dinners and outings.Impact: Both tenants consistently pay late and have shown complete disrespect to us, the property owners, despite efforts to ensure their happiness and success.We'd hate to impact our relationship with them, but right now, they're hurting us and our pockets. 

She said that if I pay $42,000 for the next 18 months, that she guarantees I will at least get this 42,000 back by the end of 18 months but probably much more. 

The paid off student rental plus the 2nd student rental helps pays off the mortage for 2nd student rentals and living expenses for me and my wife. the duplex was  cash flowing approx  $300 month with the old tenants We manage everything ourselves with some help from our family. 

There are cheap PMs, but I think you end up paying for that in the end.