@Shun Williams S8 is a tool, not a magical solution to tenant payment issues.You must understand that you are swapping one set of problems for another set.

You may find that travelers to your area are turning to expensive or substandard options for their housing needs.

@Chris Bauer Did you find a solution on this?

If the tenant identifies an area of moisture that may be causing growth we immediately address the source of the moisture, replace and damage building material (usually dry wall) and or use mold cleaning solutions/mold blocking primers as required. good luck

I have 3 performing STR's in Central Florida and spend less than 3 hours week managing them.Now if you were to be an underwater welder with zero access to your phone for several hours a day, the solution is simple, you hire a manager!

If you are looking to use it you probably see it as a solution that produces specific benefits.  

Our solution, after much frustration- We worked it through the alderman's office.

This is something many hosts overlook when evaluating their options​Let me know if this helps clarify, or if you want to dive into other management solutions!

Hopefully you are able to find a solution to get this deal finished with a net positive result.

Doubling up on deposits or requiring larger deposits might weed out some of the riskier tenants upfront, though it's not always a foolproof solution, especially in markets where affordable housing is tight.Regarding your point about double security deposits, you're absolutely right-this can be an effective strategy.