I got lucky that the tenant wanted a house in my neighborhood to keep kids close to their schoolsHouse was listed for 1750, they offered 2250 but I declined , so they offered $3k, ended up renting the house for $3250 ($250 pet rent) per month, for 3 month, open to extension if needed.I met the tenant and did the background check on them, I felt comfortable renting to them THD takes time with approving the property, but they were quick to approve the lease, and they sent me the checks the next day after lease signingMy house is not furnished, and they were ok with that , they actually work with a company that provides furniture for the tenant, and they coordinate the delivery and setup of furniture on the lease start dateOverall I like the experience working with them , but hey today is day #1 (out of a possible 3 months), so I will update this post if anything wrong happens or if I notice any red flags

Before I closed on the property, I'd expressed concern to the builder about the side yard which had, what I felt, was a significant angle.

You could arrange to have your cleaners accept the deliveries at the property or hire a local handyman to do same and even assemble furniture.

Poor delivery.

Alternatively, you can offer more such as central air when the competition doesn't have it.Avoid areas with a lot of new rental deliveries.

Their office staff ordering the microwave and coordinating delivery and install would qualify as "labor," so I don't think there's much there. 

Specifically, here in Chicago, the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) explains that owners are not required to relocate tenants for cosmetic issues, unless the work significantly impacts habitability, as expressed above. 

For small properties such as a duplex I don't bother with making sure the two delivery points are registered with the post office.

Its a long term tenant who has not expressed interest in leaving.

When people express concerns about starting an Airbnb in smaller markets, it genuinely amuses me, as this experience has proven that success is not limited by location.