You need someone with boots on the ground to drive by the property regularly, inspect every 3-6 months, supervise maintenance, etc.

I have a couple of rental units in Hixson and need reliable lawn care to mow on a regular basis. 

sounds ridiculous but a situation ive encountered multiple times. ask yourself how much extra work you want in your life, offsite landlords get put out of business regularly, I've seen it over and over again. consider your options and learn everything but diving in.

And that includes areas where water is REALLY expensive or really horrible, unlike Louisville where water is not only cheap but clean and plentiful.

A bit of a more advanced exit strategy, but one that can be extremely profitable when implemented correctly.We spent $18k to clean out the place and then we turned around and made $40k after cleaning costs, closing costs, and commissions.

And of course make sure the property is comfortable and clean.As for cleaning & maintenance, I found few companies who can take care of that.

I'm thinking/hoping that perhaps with the LVP the urine will stop on top of the flooring and the smell will be bad enough that the tenant will have to clean it up.

What challenges do you usually face when it comes to cleaning services?

I basically group the business into 2 segments, administrative tasks (pricing, marketing, guest communications) and field tasks (cleaning/maintenance).Part of being a successful operator of anything, you have to know your strengths and weaknesses. 

To qualify, property owners must meet specific criteria:Guest stay duration: Rentals must average no more than seven days per guest.Service level: Owners must provide services comparable to a hotel, such as daily cleaning, meals, or transportation.