All brokers, realtors, wholesalers, etc... you need to check this list before you call anyone!!!!

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Get a gander at your competition and see what they are offering and take it up a notch.You might check Fiverr or TaskRabbit (not sure for interior designer) and see who is out there.They should be able to help you out remotely and without spending a ton of dough.

You can simply request a separate check for the $100 increase to bring the total deposit in line with the new rent amount.

Given the property is located in the Poconos and the property is vacant more regularly as an STR there are proactive measures  you should  be taking such as making sure there are heating sources so that the plumbing does not freeze and ensuring there are no blocks in the plumbing lines with routine checks.

And what if the one person you didn't check has a criminal background, has collections, and more?

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Thank you for the suggestion on MiniStays we'll check it out!

I find that it's almost a one stop shop in that I can use it for my business checking and savings accounts, bookkeeping, for rent collection, I can issue virtual credit card, I can create all the financial reports I need to run my real estate business and prepare for tax filing and through their partners I can vet my tenants, develop state-specific leases and more.

Definitely recommend checking out local REI meetups in Boston now and Chicago later—tons of value in connecting with local investors.