I needed the mindset reminder!!

Also, I need to know who all is present in the home should there be a catastrophic event, like the place burns down.I make it an automated practice to send reminders to tenants at certain points in their lease term (that require a response) to inform us of any changes to their household makeup as reflected on the lease - and that failure to do so is a lease violation that could result in lease NON-renewal or termination / eviction filing.

Thank you for the recommendations and will keep coming to your post as a reminder/source of inspiration

kind of reminds me of crappy slimy wholesalers who record their assignment contracts then black mail the poor homeowner they were ripping off. 

Kind of reminds me of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

I like this forum because it reminds me of just how many areas of real estate there are!

Also, I do "soften" the news with a businesslike cover letter reminding them of increased costs we are facing...insurance, material and shipping costs, labor costs, yada yada..."

Now that you mention it, I am reminded of a house I looked at recently, in a very desirable Dallas neighborhood.

Luckily they were all handled without catastrophic damage to the building and without great expense but, it's a good reminder that stuff happens. 

Understanding the timeline and being patient is crucial for those who choose to work with Section 8 tenants. 3) Tenant Stability: It's worth noting that Section 8 tenants often stay in properties for an extended period.Your mention of the Baltimore market's unique characteristics, especially regarding the risk of squatters in vacant properties, is a valuable reminder.