Management fees are steep, you're competing w/ bigger operators as well as mom & pop places - it's hard to get the personalized care needed, in my opinion, to be successful. 

By the way, I am not getting any commission for my opinion, or I am affiliated or anything.

That doesn't make them bad applicants in my opinion. 4.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Great tips @Collin HaysAnother "tip" is make sure you are working with a seasoned STR Realtor or your Realtor is conferring with someone like Collin a season STR Property Manager.At least once a quarter someone contacts me (as a PM) and either wants management or wants my opinion on a property and the property is illegally zoned or otherwise unsuitable for STR, although their Realtor is telling them otherwise. 

Who knows this app for an opinion? 

This, in my opinion, will help minimize your liability, in the event the dogs cause harm before the tenant moves out.Then, you can negotiate a peaceful move-out with the tenant.  

You should look into whether you can hire an officer to walk through your problem unit and have his professional opinion on whether they are smoking in the unit or if it is a residual smell.

@Michael Baum Thank you everyone for the suggestions/opinions.