Nobody wants a unit to sit vacant, but if you make your decisions based on fears like that they are more likely to be short sighted and make the situation worse.

I need a mentor in this area.For NJ, I wouldn't go near them with a ten-foot poll unless I had bought sight unseen before.

I make sure they're well insulated, have replacement windows, spend more on nice flooring that looks great (plank style / wood-look porcelain tile, hardwood or click-together LVT planks, not peel-and-stick squares). 

Again, I tried to help, so how is not buying turnkey working out for ya :) EVERYONE is so worried about have 5kish more in equity)  they lose sight of the big picture.

Wood Floors not sealed, tile not properly installed and grouted, cheap flat paint that the tenants can't wipe finger prints or food splashes off, countertops not caulked so water gets behind causing water damages, the cabinets were painted over not replaced the list goes on and on.

Perhaps refinish existing wood floors rather than install new LVP to save money.

The house is also furnished with a solid wood no spring couch, and a solid wood round dining table, and a king sized bedroom set in the master.

That said, I have never received a charge back...knocking on wood here.

@Michael Mullins @Dorcas Wood, did either of you end up signing up with BeyondBnB? 

(Other than wood trim.)People move in and they stay 6-12 years.