Happy to connect with you and talk about a specific strategy that fits your needs.

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Quote from @Peter Mckernan:Up front (First Contact) Red Flags - 1) Everything should be in writing and very detailed 2) There should be a very specific Scope Of Work3) They should not ask for much upfront $$, certainly no more than 10% - if even that.

The concern as far as I could tell center around two specific areas (I’m not saying that any of this did happen, just that the posters reported it) .

They've also enacted a bed tax specifically targeting short term rentals.

Quote from @Ariel Rivas: I don't know your market specifically, but it's typically cheaper to purchase those items at Home Depot or Lowe's.

I don't particularly like FB marketplace, either...I just keep using it because it's worked better for me than the alternatives... 

Hi BP community,The property is located in Northern California, specifically in the Bay Area.

Quote from @John Underwood: Well how many reviews were there and were they all 5 star. 10 Star now on Vrbo.They have 42 reviews and the score isn't bad at all for this specific potential client.

I wonder if it is feasible to pre-qualify prospects financially and criminally before touring"No, that's a fast pass to getting sued for violating a whole assortment of laws, how many and which all depending on the specifics to the potential buyer. 

If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!