We have never collected that and it is not a significant cost.Also be very careful changing criteria mid stream, I would only change it between vacancies. 

A lot of this content was produced in the mid stages of a vacation rental frenzy, and those concepts don’t necessarily work any more.

Changing locks and holding contents hostage maybe.

I have owned so many properties in NY that were long-term rentals and it is renter-friendly, but if you choose correctly, you won't really ever care.Meetups are a great way to add to podcasts and books.

If you haven't gotten an insurance quote yet, you should go do that now; those insurance costs have been skyrocketing for the last few years and are changing the math on many of my properties.Personally (and I mean this--it's personal to each of us), nothing about the deal you're describing excites me. 

If you ever need help, I’m happy to assist!

Also, you mention snow removal, is it ever the case that the tenant is responsible for some shoveling? 

I wonder if things have changed over the past few years. 

This was the first property I ever purchased so I have a lot of equity and I feel like it could be better used.

Have you ever been to McDonalds?