I've used vacation rentals the majority of the time I visit or go on vacation. 

If someone has a DUI felony from 9 years ago, and has been clean ever since, does that truly make them less likely to be a suitable tenant than a someone with 10 misdemeanors in the last 2 years?

Whatever they supply will be better than what you can expect because that property likely has annual visitors that book that property every year (yours won't).

Suitable for different situations.

Parents shall not lease property and leave children under the age of 21 by themselves overnight.RISK OF LOSS AND INDEMNIFICATIONGuest agrees that all personal property, furnishings, personal affects and other items brought into the Property by Guest or their permitted guests and visitors shall be at the sole risk of Guest with regard to any theft, damage, destruction or other loss and Rental Agent shall not be responsible or liable for any reason whatsoever.Guest hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Rental Agent and their agents, owners, successors, employees and contractors from and against any costs, damages, liabilities, claims, legal fees and other actions for any damages, costs, attorney’s fees incurred by Guest, permitted guests, visitors or agents, representatives or successors of Guest due to any claims relating to destruction of property or injury to persons or loss of life sustained by Guest or family and visitors of Guest in or about the Property and Guest expressly agrees to save and hold Rental Agent harmless in all such cases.RELEASEGuest hereby waives and releases any claims against Rental Agent, the Property owner and their successors, assigns, employees or representatives, officially or otherwise, for any injuries or death that may be sustained by Guest on or near or adjacent to the Property, including any common facilities, activities or amenities.Guest agrees to use any such facilities or amenities entirely at the Guest’s own initiative, risk and responsibility.ENTRY AND INSPECTIONRental Agent reserves the right to enter the Property at reasonable times and with reasonable advance notice for the purposes of inspecting the Property or showing the Property to prospective purchasers, renters or other authorized persons.If Rental Agent has a reasonable belief that there is imminent danger to any person or property, Rental Agent may enter the Property without advance notice.UNAVAILABILITY OF PROPERTYIn the event the Property is not available for use during the Rental Term due to reasons, events or circumstances beyond the control of Rental Agent, Rental Agent will immediately return all payments made by the Guest, whereupon this Agreement shall be terminated and Guest and Rental Agent shall have no further obligations or liabilities in any manner pertaining to this Agreement.ADDITIONAL TERMS TO THE RENAL AGREEMENTIn addition to the standard terms included herein, Guest acknowledges and agrees that the following additional terms and conditions apply to the Guest’s rental of the Property:GENERAL PROVISIONSThis Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with regard to the rental of the Property, and any changes, amendments or modifications hereof shall be void unless the same are in writing and signed by both the Guest and the Rental Agent.This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.The words “Rental Agent” and “Guest” shall include their respective heirs, successors, representatives.The waiver or failure to enforce any breach or provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of that or any other provision in any subsequent breach thereof.If any provision herein is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected.Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent to the contact information included herein.This Agreement may be signed in one or more counterparts, each of which is an original, but taken together constitute one in the same instrument.Execution of a digital signature shall be deemed a valid signature.Security - There is currently an outdoor security camera to protect home during periods property is empty.Pets – provisional with approval and pet feeGuest is responsible for cleaning up any/all pet refuse.

We would of just had the agent continue to accept applications until we found a suitable tenant.If we had dealt directly with the tenants I would of handled it the same way.We do allow pets in our rentals but we require proof of spay and neutering.

When:  March 17th  Where:  Shelby Farms Park Visitors Center, Memphis, TNWhat:    50 Mile Ultra-marathon Race - 6:00 AM Start Time50 Kilometer Ultra-Marathon Race  -  8:00 AM Start Time50 Kilometer Relay Race  -  8:00 AM Start TimeBenefits:  Kids Kickin' Cancer Soccer Club & Boston Children's HospitalThe awards start at 6:00 PM right as the race course closes.  

Large holes will require a suitable piece of drywall to be put in.

The requirements of the second home according to Fannie Mae are:must be occupied by the borrower for some portion of the yearis restricted to one-unit dwellingsmust be suitable for year-round occupancythe borrower must have exclusive control over the propertymust not be rental property or a timeshare arrangementIf the lender identifies rental income from the property, the loan is eligible for delivery as a second home as long as the income is not used for qualifying purposes, and all other requirements for second homes are met (including the occupancy requirement above). cannot be subject to any agreements that give a management firm control over the occupancy of the propertyHope that helps!

The only visitors are those who are employees or have direct relationships with the Occupant.