Do not be scared to politely but firmly renegotiate with these established guests to terms that fit your business plan: raise price to where you cover expenses and require that they either rent from Dec 1 or from Jan 2.

You also must have a US LLC or Corporation. 

Corporate housing?

HOWEVER, you've got to be very vigilant on running the LLC as a true company - separate banking accounts, credit cards, books, corporate records.

Built out a small REI focused Instagram account as well (@ SB9LA)I have a stable, corporate, remote W2 job with a ton of bandwidth.

I've had multiple assessments as a leader and manager in corporations, but this was particularly useful for aiding what drivers are active in this context. 

However, after encountering the skewed tenant/landlord laws and a political climate that often vilifies landlords, I found the conditions unfavorable.

Or having an established corporation? 

In high-cost areas like California or New York, the rent-to-value ratios often make buying a primary residence less attractive compared to investing out-of-state where the economic and political climate may be more favorable for landlords.

What works for travel medical professionals is different than what corporate renters are looking for, which is different than insurance placements, etc. etc.