Also, with QBO, it is seamless to hire a bookkeeper to deal with the bookkeeping aspects of it since they can do it remotely from anywhere.

Sending some challenging questions with the intention to get you thinking =)Why would a STR owner hire you over another co-host?

If I had to do it over again, I would hire an attorney to be safe.

Are you planning on hiring a property manager or someone who can respond to maintenance emergencies for you? 

Something does not check out. 1) the reps have very American sounding first and last name but their accents are completely not.

As a new landlord, familiarize yourself with tenant laws and have a solid lease and screening process in place to protect yourself.Be prepared for maintenance expenses by setting aside funds, and if managing the property feels overwhelming, consider hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day tasks.

Other times we have hired and paid for the movers (careful here too). 

Down the road, the 1031 exchange and Section 121 combo is pretty unbelievable if you hire the right CPA. 

. - You could own and operate those yourself and just hire great management or bring in a management company. 

If it persists, I would hire someone to clean it up and bill the tenant back.