Use this as a learning experience to refine your investment strategy and prevent similar issues in the future.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Always buff in the direction of the grain with a soft cloth to prevent further damage.

I am going to look into this and see if there's no restrictions that could prevent me from doing so.

I believe I am going to make the unit all electric preventing the need to meter out the gas.  

@Don Konipol I don't think Nathan was suggesting that honesty and ethics will prevent being named in a lawsuit.  

Laws are now passed that prevent you from renting to yourself and claiming all the losses.

Coffee stains under the fridge or a dust bunny in a corner, not if you want the 5 star review and the repeat bidness 🤪 What would be included in a deep clean that is not normally cleaned?

Otherwise, you could also provide prevention recommendations somewhere on the lease that includes what you've mentioned above.Assuming you don't have a lawyer to help with your rental agreement you can find some sample clauses on a site such as Law Insider.

I won't get into too many details since the list would be long, but in 2021 I bought a house in Tucson for a part-time escape from Washington state winters while Airbnb'ing it the rest of the time. The previous owners...

Make sure you understand the basic math, what qualifies as a good investment, how to manage your investment and prevent losses, etc.I would start with Set For Life by Scott Trench.