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Go with what you feel comfortable with.4.

So, if the tenant doesn't pay, skips out after damaging the property, and it stays vacant for two months it's OK because you don't owe anything on it.

It's also important to look at the statistics of length of stay for that region.

If they insist on staying, then they abide by the contract, period.Tenants threaten to sue all the time.

I can run and model numbers and am a CPA so comfortable with the finance side of things.

It will include a compact bathroom, a tiny kitchen area, and a heater—just the essentials to make it comfortable for someone to stay in.

They average 4-5 night stays, keep in mind im not in a vacation hot spot.

Do you have a lease I could look at, if you feel comfortable sharing. 

The lessons you learned the hard way in 2008 will be invaluable now, and it’s great that you’re aiming to stay small-scale and within your comfort zone of Sacramento, which gives you an advantage of knowledge in that market.Given your experience, I'd say start by focusing on three key areas to build confidence and minimize risks:Budget Control: Over-renovating was one of the big mistakes you mentioned.