I think many of us use hyper-consumerism as a means of validating our self-worth.We NEED to upgrade to a new cell phone every year, we NEED to take expensive vacations to show our friends how fun our lives are, we NEED to purchase the more expensive car, we NEED to eat at chic restaurants and document the experience all over our social media.

Either begin by paying your cell phone bill or having your parents put you as an approved person on one of their credit cards if they have good credit.

I have acquired a piece of property that has an existing cell tower on it.

We did have a set of guests who left dents in the drywall, blood and vomit on the sheets and towels, gave zero heads-up, then got upset they got a 1-star rating instead of the 5 they're used to.

I looked at GPS tracking, but they need batteries changed frequently, and a monthly fee to be paid like a cell phone bill, any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Grocery stores would be empty within 48 hours unable to order from their JIT supply, credit cards not working, not sure if we could maintain the electric grid, cell phone system gone - who still has a landline?

And homeowners are able to reach me anytime they want - they have my cell number.

Too rich for my blood, but thanks anyway.

Only exception is "blood or flood" emergencies (everything is an emergency to a tenant).3) whatever your tax professional recommends.4) Any way but NOT picking rent up or accepting cash - unless tenant direct deposits to your bank account.5) You'll want to improve your lease over time as you deal with tenant issues.

If our cleaner can't get the blood, makeup, etc. out, I don't know that it's worth it to try to get a refund from AirBnB for costs that are probably max $300 (extra cleaning & linens replacement).