Get a modern lease with any missing points (pets, guests, maintenance, landscaping, etc) and the new security deposit.

Like @Bruce Woodruff I prefer VRBO guests but I haven't had terrible luck with AirBNB guests.

The PM charges the guest a $100-250 cleaning fee.

As a short-term rental property manager in Massachusetts, I charge a 20% co-hosting fee, which includes full-service management—guest communication, vendor coordination, cleaner oversight, and overall property operations.I've seen competitors charge anywhere from 10% to 30%, but lower-cost managers often cut corners, while higher-end services may not always justify the price.

He is very active in investing personally and most of his agents are too.

Quote from @Joseph Alfie: Hi i am actively looking to buy apartment buildings in these areas.

Since STR “lives” on reviews, being “right” because of the contract the guests signed might be the most expensive “right” you’ve ever experienced.So what’s left for the “wanna be” STR investor in today’s market?  

And yes, that’s half the type.They miss the other half, which is not only active investing, but in many ways mirrors equity investing more than traditional debt investing.

Consider an accessory dwelling unit (ADU): If your property allows for it, building an ADU (like a small apartment or guest house) can provide a separate rental unit while you live in the main house.2.

Investment Info:Building a Fix and Flip/Wholesale Active Income Arm of Our Business.Routinely have 5-10 active flips/wholesale deals under management/in process.