I have never actually terminated any of my roommates' leases, but I have been lucky with respectful tenants.

I generally agree with your posts and respect your advice/opinion, but the CA bashing is uncalled for.

My biggest concern about my house hack will be finding good tenants and having people who can respect my home as it is theirs.

We have all types of tenants and we treat them with respect.  

I have to respectfully disagree regarding a primary residence.

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They are solid, respectful and have been trustworthy, so we're inclined to make it work for them, but I'm wondering if there's any clauses or lease addenda we need to add to make sure we and the property are protected. 

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If with respect to #3 the answer is "No," why not?

The guest cottage and one unit are currently occupied, with rent well below market value ($300 and $535 respectively).