Probably short term rentals have a separate form because of the lodging taxes.Your attorney or anyone else can sign if they have a power of attorney, but the instrument has to recite WHO the principal is.

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I wouldn't be so broad with your criteria. if I was looking in Texas it would be Dallas, Houston, Austin. top 3 markets. in florida we do miami, in ohio we do columbus. those are the #1 net migration cities and we focus in the urban core where migrations tend to be for younger population who have the purchasing power to rent or buy. 

Should I deduct the cost from their security deposit or is it considered normal wear and tear?

Yes, someone has to pay for the total cost up front and then tenant reimburses them.

It depends on what your contract allows for ... and suing will take time and cost money. 

Building cost has almost doubled in the last 4 years taking B and definitely C markets out of the picture for new builds.  

AI will be able to construct homes at near zero cost.

I would speak to contractors to understand what this will cost.

This is an email I just received from their rep:"The initial appraisal cost would be paid by ReadyCap but the expense would be taken from any from the sale/refinance and settlement to release the lien.The plan would be to determine the amount of equity based on the updated appraisal and first lien and then negotiate a settlement with you for the release of the lien.