I would rather not pay the tenant, pay a lawyer, lose some rent but not lose one wink of sleep allowing the bad tenant to get money from me.Do not do cash for keys.

The reason should be communicated to the tenants.Since this is a case where the landlord wishes to terminate the lease early, the landlord may want to consider offering a cash incentive to the tenants.If the tenant doesn't agree, they're legally allowed to remain tenants until the remainder of the lease.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

What tools allow you to connect with those looking to purchase these? 

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.

Specific to me FF does not allow you to block the calendar in the future.

. --- Are you legally allowed to provide the service your entire business is built around?

Its why we buy on the edge of certain neighborhoods, because we know it will appraise dramatically higher than its market value...thus allowing us to cash out much more money on the property. 

@Matthew Brown If you don't mind diversifying your real estate portfolio there is a way to take advantage of both financing options and all of the benefits of the 1031 exchange.There is something known as a diversification exchange that allows you to sell your relinquished property and purchase multiple replacement properties.

If they do allow it, a third unit will need proper egress to get confirmed.