On top of all that, they could be deported or willingly return to their country and there's no way for you to pursue legal action against them if they leave damages or unpaid bills.

They've already blocked dates off your calendar that you most likely will not fill on short notice.

But it also comes with more risk in terms of evictions and damages - which you can never collect for.But STRs don't have any issues with evictions and damages are typically covered by the STR insurance or sometimes the Property Management company has its own insurance too.The other thing is that, on average, STRs tend to generate more income than LTRs. 

I have some auto-denials in the "review phase" based on landlord reference such as numerous late pays on rent, numerous documented lease violations, and move-out damages exceeded collected deposit... but still have yet to enter the "landlord reference/review phase" of my screening process due to the details on their CBR's as noted above. 

I have 8 doors with them and this last year one of my homes had massive fire damage. 

They brought in awful tenants that turned our property into a party house and caused thousands in damages.

Definitely hire one for a property damage claim, auto claims its not necessary.

We had a roof damaged in a hail storm and got it replaced and paid (minus deductible) via an insurance claim. 

Think about what you think is a reasonable number and get back to me.two days later she says 50K due to all of her furniture now having mold damage.

I am sure everyone has seen the damage from the hurricane .