Definitely more work & communications than a long term tenant and you have to furnish the place of course. 

There are no communication restrictions, either - guests can contact you however they want.

There's no discussion of how to negotiate, how to read a contract, how to communicate with the other side, how to manage multiple offer situations, how to motivate a buyer to get off the sidelines, how to stage a vacation rental, figure out the STR laws, set up a lease ...

In addition to this contractual breach resulting in a decrease in revenue and profit, sellers have disclosed via email that they have been in communication with current tenants on MTM leases regarding lease renewals and rent prices, conversations that should have been directed toward the buyer. 

Determine the preferred method of payment and communicate it clearly to the tenant.6.

What do you mean by poor communication?

It's made those decisions on whether to host a guest with no reviews a lot easier when you know you have recourse to deduct their deposit if they misbehave.Get a good cleaner who communicates with you. 

House hacking is a possible alternative, but given California's high real estate values, investigating other areas may be a good decision.Houston, TX is frequently seen as a favourable alternative for out-of-state real estate investing for various reasons: Diverse Economy, Population Growth, Affordability, Landlord-Friendly Laws, Job Opportunities etcRemember that success in out-of-state investing often involves ongoing communication, local support, and adapting to the unique aspects of the chosen market.Good luck!

Communicate proactively.

It is all about communication.