Imagine if you had a PM you wouldn't even have to think about it.Question - did you fire have anything to do with the tenant's negligence?

Her insurance put her up in a hotel for a while, and I filed a claim with them (it was her fault due to negligence, she left food in a pot on the stove ON and left for hours).

@David S.When reviewing deductibles and premiums, I look for the deductible where the premium reduction is negligible when you go to the next deductible above it.

Mainly I have a current situation where owners are negligent in providing their proof of insurance.

You will pay a higher interest rate and need a bigger downpayment.What you need is good STR insurance with plenty of coverage to protect you.An LLC offers some protection with contract issues (like kicking someone out during their stay) vs negligence, which is what you need to watch for.

The cost of doing this is negligible at best and is not a large expense for the broker, compared to the whopping commission they get from the sale of just one home.And please, don't tell me about the cost of color copies for Open House flyers and the like.

Nothing concrete, just perception.So I think the personal name is better overall.Just an FYI, an LLC provides little protection from negligence suits.

Sure, gross negligence by the owner may create some, but that can be easily managed.

County keeps money due to negligence. 

I agree but and LLC offers good protection for contract problems, but little protection from negligence suits.