Do a deep dive into the market.

No pet deposit but a clause to acknowledge any new damage caused by pet would be paid for by Tenant, like any other leasee, must clean up common areas of pet fur and usual pet clauses. 

With minor repairs/cleaning the property should get at least $200 more a month. 

It will cost a little bit more up front but save you on bleach later and cleaning fees. 

List our properties on Airbnb and VrBO We have a good cleaning company in pigeon forge and gulf shores.

The potential tenants are aware that I'm the PM and neighbor.Rent: $1,600Tenant 1: a few years about of school, excellent previous landlord references, two jobs, seemed clean cut and put together, Gross Income to half / full rent: 6.77x Half Rent / 3.3x Full RentVolunteered dad (well qualified cosigner) who agreed to be cosigner and passed all screens.Tenant 2: Similar life status and feel as Tenant 1, lives with parents (no rental history), toured apartment with his mom, Gross Income to half / full rent - 3.6x Half Rent / 1.83x Full Rent.Would you require a cosigner for tenant 2 or is tenant 1's dad enough when combined with both incomes?

Myself, Housekeeping manager (1), Maintenance specialist (1), Virtual Assistants (2), 1099s for cleaning, inventory, laundry jobs-how often do you do a “market survey” to check other properties?

At the time I was waist deep into market research, learning REI strategy, and reading some books on rehab.

On this list are hedge funds and guys that are flipping 20 properties at a time with deep pockets who commonly buy stuff sight unseen within 5 minutes of looking at the pics and running some back of the napkin numbers.

However, the payout stubs only include a "Payout to Homeowner" figure less any expenses directly related to me, such as my extra cleaning request or items specifically purchased for the property.