BUT………when asked a DIRECT question, it behooves the person attempting to build trust to provide a truthful direct answer, not insult the person asking the question and not by saying I don’t have to answer that, and not by stating the same unclear statement that was the Catalyst for the question.  

Simply have the tenants sign the new lease AND have them provide you with the additional $100 BEFORE you sign the lease yourself.

With this in mind, I recommend exploring other investment strategies that may provide better cash flow and ROI.

I wrote an article that I think you'd find value in that will provide some answers to your question: https://www.straightupchicagoinvestor.com/blog/6-must-knows

The idea is to use this property as an office space, giving me the separation I need from home while providing a place for my assistant to work where I can be more hands-on with them.The business would pay rent for the property, which would cover its expenses.

Alternatively, construction loans can provide staged funding for significant renovations but require more documentation.If you’re holding the property long-term, consider refinancing into a DSCR loan after renovations.

Keep providing value add options for your owners & they'll keep knocking.

Quote from @Burke Atkerson: With over a decade of real estate investing experience and over 100 flips, I now provide private money & hard money loans.

Note I have no affiliation with them except I use them and they have provided me a great VA.

Additionally, if you’re not local, requesting photos or videos of the problem can provide clarity before approving expensive repairs.For the lead paint testing, it’s important to determine whether this is a compliance requirement or a proactive measure.