Without knowing much, I definitely encourage you to explore a lease-to-own option. 

Just leased out my 3rd brrr.long ways to go, lots to learn.

In my lease, rent is due on the 1st and late on the 6th (and I file eviction on the 10th). 

Quote from @Leeling Chew: Hi all,My tenant's lease expires on December 31, 2024, and converts to a month-to-month tenancy with a $150 rent increase.

I served 5-day notice on the 10th, and lease spells out that eviction process will begin on the 15th, which is Wednesday. 

It's difficult to see how a tenant will be after screened and signing a lease.

I am in PA and yes, it is legal to charge late fees to your tenant regardless of Section 8 subsidies or not, provided the tenant's lease allows for them.

You should get these things for all applicants:1. rental application with employment reference and personal reference2. credit3. past landlord reference4. check for eviction historyMost apps like RentSpree include all this in what the tenant pays to send you a report.I cosigned for my daughter and her boyfriend on their first lease.

Leasing for sub sec8 is a "deal".

Why not just hire a local real estate agent to handle leasing?