When you select the next tenant I would certainly ensure that you have your eyes on the applications that are coming in, and ask that you are involved in the decision making process. 3x income, clean credit and background checks should be a minimum for approval, even if it takes a month or so to find someone. 

I'll buy them and clean them up, but we wont participate in the program.

Setting up a team (cleaning crew, handymen) early on will help you balance your workload and minimize stress.

But if not, I own a halfway/transitional/clean and sober house in WA and would be happy to answer your questions.

That was cleaned up.

Last month, while someone was cleaning out our property in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, the place was broken into.

Your CPA can do this analysis so you can do cost-benefit analysis.3115 is not DIY Projects.

The Town must be notified within 24 hours of any change in contact information.”Question --> If we work with a local cleaning person who can act as the point of contact for the Town and be responsible for maintaining the house, would I still need to contract with a management company?

The home was a big interior and exterior clean up with minor construction.

Every turnover will cost you money due to vacancy, Plus you run the risk of additional losses from unpaid rent, cleaning, and repairs.