What should I be on the lookout for to make sure I am not getting scammed?

This is very risky for you and actually sounds like a scam to me. 

On my post of phishing and property scams, I can see how the information of this property is easily accessible through public records.

First let me give you the situation. 5 days ago a man pulled up in front of the driveway as I had been working for the Neighbors he asked if I knew who lived at the home next door and I stated that it was mine. He the...

We haven't encountered many issues until today when we opened the ceiling drywall and are horrified to have found a crumbly, 5' by 2.5' section of bricks overhead with no supports!

Once you get some recommendations, make sure to google their name + scam, their name + ripoff, and their name + lawsuit.

The negative consequence, therefore, is that they ARE in the same position they were in when they left their home.I'm sorry to hear about the inspections you encounter; that sounds like the government stripping a landlord of their responsibility and power, and in no way do I expect STRs to be treated differently under the law than long-term rentals, which is the entire point of this thread: levying additional regulation upon STRs is treating each differently.

While a female by herself might not cause a safety concern, you have no control over her social life and who she might encounter in the dating world (ps- guys are psychos) .

Have you considered that this might be some kind of scam?

Would love to hear the stories and things you encounter on this journey.Good luck!