If the tenant is dilly-dallying in paying the repair costs for (not wear-and-tear) damage for more than 1 week.

Also,  make sure your turn over costs account for the smoke damage.

Plus damages.

The major damage was to 35 computer stations and various other electronic equipment, as well as buildouts, furnishings, etc.

Deposit will take all of other damages left. 

And you avoid things like damaged properties (guest insurance from airbnb or prop manager themselves cover that), evictions, collections, etc.   

Furnished Finder does make it tricky since you need separate profiles for each room, but platforms like Apartments.com or Airbnb might work better if you're aiming for full-house rentals or structured by-the-room arrangements.If you decide to rent to multiple individuals:Tenant Screening: Screen each tenant thoroughly to ensure they’re reliable and responsible.Clear Communication: Introduce potential tenants to one another Detailed Agreements: Use separate leases for each tenant and specify shared vs. private spaces, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities.House Rules: Create clear, written house rules to prevent misunderstandings.Inventory Tracking: Document everything in the home (furniture, appliances, etc.) to avoid disputes about damage or missing items.Also, market your property with its flexibility in mind—like proximity to hospitals for traveling nurses or universities for graduate students.

After the fire in 2016 damaged or destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, 16,000 acres, with 16 lives lost, I think they are trying to be better about enforcement.

With VRBO you there is no damage coverage or insurance unless you pay for it separately, the website and app are very clunky and you can't vet any guests - it's a crap shoot! 

If forced to cure - and it will be a condition of remedy - the tenant can take action against you for damages from leasing an illegal property.