No extra charge for pets, but they have to disclose them, and they are listed on the rental agreement.

Get a properly screened renter (thru a reputable property management company) who signs an annual rent agreement that pays you with ACH direct deposit monthly.

Most people have a love hate relationship with them as they are famous for telling you that you have an asset under agreement then pull the wool out from underneath you and sell it to someone else.

What investors agreement  form look like?

Be sure to create separate PM Agreement for these properties as responsibilities expand.

BUT you probably should renew the lease and enter into an agreement with the tenants for protection. 

With most utility providers you can sign a landlord agreement where when a tenant leaves and requests a shut off, it's automatically switched back into your name.

They still have to present you with a written agreement to review and sign, so you still could walk away. 

I'm entitled to 18 grand of the sale of that house via our agreement, so I just sped up the process for myself.

That ship has sailed, so make the best of it.My lease agreement states I am authorized to market the property and schedule showings during the last 30 days of a tenants lease.