You can get reimbursed for cleaning if guests smoke or bring unauthorized pets which easily can be a few hundred dollars per incident. 

A hole large enough to require a patch, a section where a pet severely scratched up the wall, etc.

It's a matter of finding the one where the weaknesses are in areas that aren't relevant to your needs and/or don't aggravate your personal pet peeves. 

Probably they make it up in upcharges on maintenance repairs, or they will keep all your application fees, processing fees, tenant charges,pet fees and charges or make ready or something somewhere. 

I will also strongly encourage accessibility for pets as well. 

Transparency, regular communication, and clear milestones have been critical to making this successful.For those of you who are considering working with private lenders or want to improve your deal structure, I hope this gives you some food for thought.

Quote from @Andrew Betts: Hi Michael - We own and manage homes in Solara, I can recommend it for a strong ROI, and there is full access to the clubhouse, and better quality food and drinks there, than at other resorts. 

Real estate is a long game :)Food for thought, especially with a family.  

There are often weekends or holidays that finding even a basic motel for the night in some areas is nearly impossible (especially if you have pets!) 

Pets are not against the lease it's just that they're allowed upon approval with a deposit and I did not give approval.