Thanks, everyone for the prompt response and recommendations.

Professional, prompt, and reasonably priced. 

You could promptly write a formal letter rescinding the agreement, stating why, and offering to provide the original terms as they were stated, but depending on actual circumstances and any other evidence or witnesses you could be toast.I never sign the Rental Agreement until after all of the adult tenants and/or cosigner have signed.

You gain a better understanding of the market, have the ability to physically inspect properties and address issues promptly, and can avoid management fees.

I can tell you which definitely not to use -  Evolve :)  and I am sure the reasons which prompt me to say that are going to be similar for someone like Vacasa ..

Make sure you have an idea of what is important to you (time available, prompt, etc) and what you can provide to the realtor prior to meeting

I read all the posts in that thread but I do not see a lot of recommendations as to how a landlord can preempt something like that from happening or how to cut the losses promptly.

Nice girls, pay rent promptly, just lack any experience in how things work in a house.So I guess that's what I'd watch out for - things that are commonsense to most of us are not so obvious to those newly on their own.

My lease states that the tenant can do this if it is done “promptly.”

I pride myself on always being available and ready to talk and help tenants and to provide the owners with very prompt communication and understanding how to take care of their investments, as if they were my own.