Easier management--you know the property much better and can take care of issues quickly and efficiently.

Get a strong shop vac with bristle brush and carefully clean off the condensing unit. 

Just set up a nice place, air,vrbo and direct and the rest takes care of itself(considering you are investing in place where STR are allowed and have done associated diligence)

I use go4rent when screening, they will take care of background check, checking for employment history, and landlord history.3.

Goodmorning Eric, you have to be really careful relying on that resource your using.

I think you need to be very careful with your plan.

I'd take care to remove valuables just in case.Call the listing agent (and their broker) and let them know that you need 24 hours' notice for any showings and the people must be accompanied-not left alone.

All big ticket stuff are taken care of & newly replaced.Thank you for your feedback!

Ive been a longer time user of reireply.com, they've in the last 2 mo updated to a new add on called creativereireply.com that provides leads for you based on a 50mi radius of a chosen zip. 

Be careful of hyperbole.To invest, when the rubber hits the road you need traction.