Many lenders want a clean title prior to handing over money for closing.

The stays are longer than STRs so of course you would expect more wear and tear and a deep cleaning after each booking.

This is a conversion from a 1 bedroom to a 3 bedroom, so not a simple clean and paint.

How can we go about getting a clean title, no problem selling with sellers having access to the barn that has the property line going through it? 

@Greg Friedman if you weren't moving abroad and were going to be within an hour of the property - you could easily DIY manage it.Otherwise, you will need either family & friends or a PMC to handle:1) Emergency maintenance issues2) Tenant nonpayment issues (eviction)3) Showings & maintenance when the property is vacant4) Preventive maintenance issues5) RentReady repairs between tenants

Obviously, if they have a credit score above 800 and a clean background check, I would tend to trust them more.On the other hand, if you have a property management company, meeting the tenants in person means they have your contact information and may call or text you before contacting the property management company.All best, Phillip

I live in MN and fully trusted my original realtor when he said it was a great area and I bought right after the hurricane so every corner had garbage and debris waiting for city pick up, now a year removed, it's much clearer that my neighbors are not interested in cleaning up their properties as other areas are now. 

When I do my own units, should I charge a really low price to my own property to make it self sufficient as it would then cover its own expenses, or should I charge the regular full price for cleaning and pay myself the entire cost for cleaning to boost my income?

more info: At this point I'm satisfied with all other aspects of the application and credit/background check came back clean and excellent. 

Get rid of them as quickly as you can or you will face bigger problems down the road.The deposit is for cleaning and damages after the lease is over.