And solar screens on west, south....maybe storm windows with full solar screens.

Now, if you are talking creative real estate; If I was an attorney, or played one on late night TV, I'd probably find probate, bankruptcy, judgments & liens, divorces and 2nd mortgages to be my cup of tea.

The tenants of course are thoroughly screened and have a $50 late fee if late divided between Norada and you The roof and plumbing are guaranteed for 7 years.

Contracts, screening and interacting with tenants was a rough uphill battle that I was totally unprepared for.  

I do not know the automated systems but where in your screening process do you fit the personal interviews etc. that are necessary to complete the thorough screening of applicants.That is normally where the applications and lease review process generally catches all inconsistencies and puts a face to the process.

Let me rephrase this....put the monkey back on her shoulders (so to speak) by telling her that her failure to pay her entire share of her rent will force you to address the issue of initiating the process of eviction because of this.Thus it becomes her choice if she wishes to continue this behavior because of a really stupid and childish situation.Don't you wish you come sometimes send tenants to bed without supper or TV?

I only provide wifi and a roku-enabled TV with a single netflix account across my 7 listings and never had a single complaint.

Screen well and you only have to do the occasional drive by and an in person check every 6 months or soDo I need a book keeper and a lawyer too?

It wouldn't cost too much more to hire a property manager and they would do all the work for you.There are services available for screening that won't cost you a dime or require any effort on your part.

Two last pieces of advice:1) Hire the best PM's possible and make sure you have regular meetings with them.2) Make sure you have the best tenants possible - know your PM's tenant screening methods.