The types of renters that would most likely be looking for a 4/2 are usually families with an insurance claim who need temporary housing, families relocating to the area that need temporary housing until they find something to buy or build and construction companies with the need for housing for their workers.

He sued claiming the stair was defective, even though he told his neighbor he just wasn't paying attention and missed the step.

I did not read the rules around security deposits. you may be allowed to use those funds and still file a small claims action for any remainder, but I can't imagine that it would be worth it if you have at least one month's rent in security deposit. 

Realtors often claim they're restricted to Realtor use, but that is incorrect. 

They claim they guarantee I will be paid what I am asking for in long-term rent regardless of how my property would do as a short-term rental under their management.

I was planning to quit claim the property into my LLC after we close on the property.

That would be like claiming people should ignore speed limit signs because they don't advertise the road, traffic or weather conditions.

I understand this is my responsibility and I filed an insurance claim and the garage is currently being rebuilt as the entire thing was destroyed.

For example, I often see Buyers purchase property thinking there is a $1,000 deposit but then the tenant claims it was $2,000 because they paid the last month's rent.

It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.Understand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it.