One time I had a guest smoke and it went right up the ducts into my unit, it was awful.I'm conscious about how that could potentially affect guests who will be staying in the upper unit in the future.

Hey Marc - Offering free Netflix can be a nice bonus for guests and make your property more appealing, especially for longer stays.

The last time I stayed in one, I was charged a large cleaning fee and then met with a list of what to clean prior to us leaving.

If they insist on staying, then they abide by the contract, period.Tenants threaten to sue all the time.

If the best you qualify for is alternative financing when the purchasing loan matures you will  likely be treading water barely able to stay a float. 

It's a big enough company to recognize it's in their best interest to stay on the right side of the law.

But anyone who books that is either going to pay next to nothing to be 25 minutes from all the stuff to do, OR, they will book it for the amenities and probably plan to stay in.Probably 90% of my guests in nashville have booked for location.

Being nearby allows you to stay hands-on—you can see, touch, and fully immerse yourself in the process.There’s a lot to learn, not just about managing rentals but also about overseeing property management companies.Handling tenants and maintenance can feel overwhelming at times, but starting with a property close to home gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

To get those hours, maybe turn one or two into medium term rentals (you want the average stays to be over 7 days so they don't fall into STR status) which would give her more to do, particularly in the first year of furnishing them and getting everything set up.Alternatively, she maybe she could manage the properties but also get her RE license and try to sell a house or two a year - go to lots of open houses or run them for other agents?

If they’re not lying and you let them stay without charging anything.