I'd rather have great tenants at a slightly lower rate then take a risk on folks that don't mind paying maximum rent but I have to keep being stressed about. 

Folks in RE are generally nice helpful, hustling to change their lives for the better. 

Said over and over by the same folks about everything in the world. 

Id think the toughest aspect is making sure folks mesh well and either a cleaner is paid or there are set instructions for cleaning on common areas. 

Folks don't go broke taking a profit.That said, if real estate is a long-term business for you, maybe start portioning cash flow into capx so these issues/expenses aren't as worrisome. 

How we handle international folks is the same process as US based people. 

And sorry folks. 

You can always pick those up after the lease ends via a judgement in court - you will have the same odds of collecting unpaid rent (close to 0).Sometimes we take it personally when folks do stuff like pay late every month - landlords live longer when we learn to not take things personally.

But I suspect, regardless, the mid-term market is not a place for adding expensive amenities; those folks are typically on a strict budget and staying long term; the budget and often, proximity to the purpose for their visit drives booking decisions.

I don't see a different way for current entry level folks to afford a house.