Software can't handle rent collection on late tenants, noise complaints, parking violations, unauthorized pets or people, maintenance coordination and supervision, inspections, and so much more.I don't advise anyone to invest in another state unless they have a solid PM lined up to handle the investment for them.  

And if you accept pets, ask that too.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Danny did a good job on what it is and why - one other thing all landlords and PM's need to consider.Do you allow pets? 

Hi @Debbie PalmerIf the primary purpose it to defray costs for caring for pets, perhaps the below site would be helpful?  

Lean on your real estate agent to help you if you're out of town but set some guidelines for what qualifies your tenant outside of pets/no pets.

They don't care, as long as there is grass for their pets to go in.

Quieter tenants translates to: Older individuals without children or noisy pets. 

We operate a vacation rental management firm and the % would be on RENTAL REVENUE, not taxes, cleaning fees, pet fees, etc.

It seems to me that based on neighbors and other peoples experiences with them, they will specifically target and take on people with criminal records and pets who don’t have a lot of options on rentals.