No prior research on the property has been done, your just skimming the service looking for signals of someone to take advantage of.

Similar situation came up recently with a fellow landlord and the rules may differ depending where you live so I would definitely check into your local laws.Once money changes hands, it typically signals the start of a tenancy so they would be on the hook if they don't pay the rent for the same damages as a regular non payment tenant.

Plus, what if they forget to install the app in advance and when they arrive there is no cellular signal?

But curious what those common themes or characteristics that signal what type of partnership structure makes sense ? 

Having it in writing may signal them, in a way they haven't thought about it, that you're their landlord and that this is legit, not just a random idea you came up with.

One way to do so is by working with the county you’re targeting, as there’s a good chance that they will already have data that you may find useful.Head to the courthouse - Your local courthouse has a lot of data on file that could give great signals as to whether or not a homeowner may be a potentially motivated seller.Specialized websites can be useful too - Craigslist is another site to find motivated seller leads.

I think that bottoms we start signaling a bottom in 2023. 

This downward trend in borrowing cost could signal that the worst of this negative real estate environment might be behind us.

When the original trustee on a deed of trust is replaced by one who specializes in foreclosure, this is a big signal of what's coming.I would also look for mortgage assignments to specialized lenders who are often the last step in mitigation before foreclosure... such as Ocwen.

Also, it feels slightly like virtue signaling.