I got lucky that the tenant wanted a house in my neighborhood to keep kids close to their schoolsHouse was listed for 1750, they offered 2250 but I declined , so they offered $3k, ended up renting the house for $3250 ($250 pet rent) per month, for 3 month, open to extension if needed.I met the tenant and did the background check on them, I felt comfortable renting to them THD takes time with approving the property, but they were quick to approve the lease, and they sent me the checks the next day after lease signingMy house is not furnished, and they were ok with that , they actually work with a company that provides furniture for the tenant, and they coordinate the delivery and setup of furniture on the lease start dateOverall I like the experience working with them , but hey today is day #1 (out of a possible 3 months), so I will update this post if anything wrong happens or if I notice any red flags

I didn't want the hassle, so I am taking about a 10% decrease in revenue, but I have less to deal with.

Did one notice do the trick? 

Also wondering if you've noticed any difference in booking success when using shorter leases?

I’ve noticed that my confidence grows with every conversation I have with experienced real estate investors, and even more so each time I take a concrete step forward.I'm a strong advocate for personal growth and development, and it's great to see that you also view it as essential to success in investing.

@Karen Seguin, it all depends on what you are trying to convey to your tenants.At minimum, any welcome letter should provide updated contact info for maintenance requests and mailing address for rent payments, and if the legal notice address is different than lease, include that.This can also be a good way to politely remind people of any general rules that you expect them to adhere to.  

Or is it mostly just a play to decrease volatility in booking rates? 

A few months later, I received a notice to redeem letter from a 2019 tax lien holder.

Ensure that you issue the necessary notices and keep thorough records of everything!

You do not need permission, but you should give 24 hours notice (or more), and enter during reasonable hours (e.g. 9am - 6pm).Contact the tenant and tell them when you will be there for the repair.