Get your dryer's exaust cleaned before you open up the unit for rent and periodically therafter.

I would feel safe using the security deposit on smoke mitigation on turnover which might include kill/paint purchase of ozone machine steam cleaning or replacing carpet etc. remember to account for useful life if replacing.

Confused about you getting in touch with PM partners - sounds like you're DIY managing, so what are your plans for them that allow them to make money?

The place wasn't trashed, but seems like they did no cleaning when they left.

Guessing it's really just a bit of wall cleaning and touchups.

Instead of having my cleaning and maintenance crew change the door code each week, I'd like to be able to do it myself remotely.  

Adding a nice small decent garbage can at my pool side help to keep that area very clean nad this may be a good addition for you.

If yours is the only STR within 20 miles and there aren't any cities or larger towns within a 20-30 minute drive, you could easily run into trouble even finding a reliable cleaning person, let alone a full-service STR management company.I would also definitely take the time to find some comps on Airbnb in the same area as yours, with as close to the same bed/bath count as yours, and with the same finishes and amenities as you are planning to put in yours.  

I guess they did not clean the unit for over 3 years and did not call the old property management company when things started to break. 

Also if you have a clean unit the new owner will be excited about the idea of renewing your lease.