I'm not sure about California but in Delaware we have to put security and pet deposits into an escrow account (separate from all other accounts)

Quote from @Jess Keller:  Unfortunately your sign doesn't actually do anything to prevent excessive noise, parking problems, fireworks, property maintenance, trash, pets, unpredictable neighborhoods or anything else related...I am for allowing STRs in mixed used zones and against allowing them in residential zones.

 tenant intiially voiced they wanted to stay at least 4 years due to the school district before signing. we are almost through year one with them, and will need to restructure our lease in a few months. they have been fine tenants.i was thinking about incentivizing it, but want some expert opinions. they currently pay 2795 a month, but a total of 2863 with the property mangement fees( pet and "convenience" fees) but we are getting rid of our property mangement company and doing it ourselves. trying to think of the best way to pitch thisso what i was thinking was:2863 for 3 years ( it would stay flat for 3 years)2925 for 2 years (flat for 2)2975 for 1 yearthoughts?

To piggy back off Connor - offering an incentive to tenants who find another renter when you have vacancies and trying to limit pets can help a lot as well!

Kinda fun tbh.I ended up having 2 people just from talking and lifestlye (pets, kids, jobs), I picked one as they have a more consistent income and did a vetting on credit/background for around $40.Within 3 days, the vacancy was filled.RenovationNo property is perfect.

I am glad that I clearly found a lot of people's pet peeves with this question.

Mario,Discuss with the agents the specifics on the property (ie age of roofs and systems, claim info, pets, pool, etc.) before making any changes. 

Having nurse friendly amenities is important : blackout curtains, allows pets (many bring pets), good mattresses

Are you allowing pets, which half of all renters have?

I have just been notified that there is extensive damage (an unteported leak caused by one of the tenants bidets) and an unauthorized pet in my rental home that may have also caused damage.