We just met with two pro cleaning companies and had the opportunity to try one out so far.

But with that comes more expenses, more insurance, more turnover, more cleaning services (I live 3 hours away) - so much more to deal with. 

For example, tell them if they are out within 30 days and no bad-mouthing or harassing you, then you will refund 100% of the deposit the second they turn in the keys and you will handle cleaning the unit for them.

at a bare minimum, new paint and carpet/plank everywhere and changing out all the cabinet hardware, electrical covers, fresh light fixtures, etc. will make things look fresh and clean.

Then they periodically (perhaps weekly or bi-weekly) walk around the yard to clean up the poop.

She speak of having to clean the carpet because there was a juice stain on it. 

It makes it difficult to do simple maintenance, repairs, cleaning, etc.If you don't have a ton of reserves, I always think it's a good rule of thumb to have between 4-6 months mortgage in savings as you're trying to figure out a rhythm.

They provide no medical care, only cooking and cleaning. 

I will deep clean the property and lightly stage it before the appraiser comes.

Looking into property management companies and cleaning services in the Poconos, PA area.