Security systems are a giant headache for short term rentals.

According to the brokerage and agent, these individuals either weren’t serious or claimed they didn’t realize the property was occupied, even though it was clearly stated in the listing.I’m not particularly concerned about the property’s condition or the eviction process, as I’ve already secured some level of cooperation and have basic access to the basement.

The market has not yet settled out to 2 or 3 major players. 

However cash is a hard no for me because I feel having it around and transporting it provides a security risk for me.

The goal for our work is to get your rental set up on a platform, vet your first tenant and then get the tenant secured before you are independent.

So you're absolutely right from a PMS capability that some of the major players include Hospitable, Guesty, Lodgify, Ownerrez, etc. 

We leveraged our expertise in negotiation to secure it at a competitive price of $140,000.

@Chris SeveneyYesAllOf those things, just don’t forget to have receipts for everything you deduct from the security deposit.

I mean, it's always done differently, but it's the same script just different players.  

The other factor to consider is less tangible, but comes with mental security.