Suppose your STR /property operationally has a hard time handling same-day turns, or your listing has a high BR count/big place and requires more cleaning time/cost.

Include the rent for the 2 weeks along with an itemized list of other costs (eg if you had to clean). 

Remember for some items, there is a lifespan (eg carpet). 

I win in court and tenant is kicked out in 24-48 hours.In 90% of all situations, the tenant leaves before I have to file in court, I use their deposit to cover unpaid rent and as much cleaning/repairs as possible, and I move on.

If the one document you got showed a deposit of $1700, then that is what she's owed (minus any cleaning costs or damage that occurred after you bought it (ie you know she did it). 

When I first started cleaning out my house, there were 3 young women and a child living in the attached house. 

Are you buying in an association that will provide cleaning services?

I just occasionally check the notes and pictures from the clean. 

Originally posted by Joel Owens:With carpet you want a Nylon carpet even if the cheaper version.Some carpet guys will try to sell you the rubber composite carpet stuff which is the really cheap stuff so it will stand up to tenant abuse.The problem is it can only be cleaned usually up to one time and then you need to replace it again.So I would rather get a cheaper nylon that can be re-cleaned many times over after installation for an additional .10 to .15 a sq ft extra than the super cheap stuff I will have to replace again.Thanks Joel, I need to buy Carpet on Friday and found that educational.

Even after stripping out all the soft surfaces (carpet, etc) it still had a strong smell because it seeps into the walls.