@Jeff SkinnerRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Despite having photos available, many prospective tenants still prefer to see the unit in person to get a better sense of where they'll be staying. 

However, I definitely recommend pictures any time a guest left damage or extra cleaning that will result in additional charges.

Any prospective resident with bad credit or a prior eviction is going to have an impossible time finding a place to live.  

You can then give out codes for self-showings, AFTER a prospect meets your basic screening requirements.

What happens if a tenant causes significant damage?

Go to the city and county of your prospective STR and ask for the deed restrictions and/or municipal code, for the specific property.

Higher rent, guaranteed rent payment, collections and damage you just call their commanding officer.  

This also allows for property owners to more easily write-off assets that get damaged/destroyed as the value of these assets is determined as part of the study.

If, any bad tenant could be evicted in a few days and held responsible for the damage they caused.