Technically, I would create a master lease agreement to protect my interest, while I will encourage my tenants to create their own agreement, regarding cleaning, noise, overnight guests, utility sharing, etc.

My customers will take 5YR ARMS or 30 Year Fixed terms.

My tenants are my customers, if I have a problem with one (and I have before) I talk to them in a professional manner, and I think that has a much better outcome.andy

I was thinking about maybe giving a couple cheap packages of lights to my SFR renters, but don't want someone falling off a ladder and saying I encouraged it!

@Dominika M I'll preface all of this response with the acknowledgement that I am neither an accountant nor solicitor and with the encouragement that you seek your own council with such individuals before engaging in international business.

One of my customers went to them for help, and he asked for references, and they said they don't provide them, but he still went through them, and he said 10 days later he had 12 inquires on his personal credit, which tanked his score and no loan.Joe Gore

I have an Electrical/AC guy, plumber and contractor that are a BIG help,,sometimes I can't get that contractor and I have to use another (and I know the quality won't be there)..I have also learned from them, the contractor shows me how to do things, the electricial answers questions when I'm having a problem installing something myself,,but I am LOYAL to these contractors, I don't use anyone else, except in the case of the rehab contractor, but he understands and encourages me to get someone else if he is tied up.There are some great guys to work with out there,,they are worth the headaches you put up with until you find them

Additionally, most title companies in my areas now use freelance notaries for in-office loan doc signings and charge the customer a "signing" fee in addition to the notary charges.I still do some deeds and docs without title insurance and can then use my notary of choice.

This seems like a great place to start. and thank you for all your words of encouragement.

However, you won't get many to help in future if you forget to express some gratitude, even for those with an agenda or those you disagree with.Having participated and supported a number of forums over the years, I encourage poster to "take the best and leave the rest."