More and more high paying professionals moving out this way to work at ESRI.

As far as evictions go, you should find a professional to help you with this process.

Not to say anything bad about the following STR companies, but I would go with a smaller one in which they can definitely take care of your home better and won't be overlooked. 

Outside of my mortgage - principal and interest -, here are my expenses factored monthly:Insurance: 300Taxes: 410HOA: 51Water: 55Electric: 300Lawn care: 100Pool & caretaker fee: 220Internet & TV: 100Pest control: 25STR state license: 15That's $1500 or so right there.

What I'm trying to say is that I recommed giving us more details or if you don't want to put personal info on the internet find a in-person tax professional or accountant who is familiar with rental property taxation to determine your eligibility for deducting rental losses and ensure that you're compliant with tax regulations.

The private lender runs "a trade or business", like hard money lenders and professional money lenders do, as opposed to a casual lender such as a friend or a family member.2.

But that's no guarantee.And, you can follow all good screening procedures, professionally run your business, and don't get too cozy with your neighbor/tenant.After that, roll the dice. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

If they have actually proved mold (highly unlikely) the next step is to carefully evaluate their report and see whether the tenants actions/inactions may be the source of the mold...

Dont cut corners and get repairs done right the 1st time Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?