When a lot of tenants are involved, you want to provide as many options as possible.

We actually keep a pantry pretty well stocked with basics:  tea, coffee, cleaning supplies & laundry stuff, cup of noodles, ramen, soup, oatmeal packets, microwave popcorn, spices, bottled water, lemonade mix/crystal light, etc.  

Hi Niece, I'd suggest you get involved with other like minded folks at your local real estate group.

I love that your son is so involved in your goals.

Furnishings that are easy to clean, along with amenities like high-speed internet and pet-friendly options, go a long way.

They'll likely have follow up questions about who handles maintenance, larger SD, etc... so be prepared to quickly answer these.Value to mention:- Professionally cleaned property after each stay and exterior upkeep- Staged photos that you can share with the owner for marketing purposes- Capex coverage up to $XX,000 (might need to include in SD)- Extra $XXX per month (likely may need to pay a little extra in rent to make it worthwhile, otherwise they can collect the same amount as LTR)Also, google "Airbnb apartments" or check their website. 

As long as it cleans my bum I don't really spend a lot of time thinking about it, and I suspect most of your guests won't either.  

@Will ReedGet a second opinion from another company (one that just does cleaning and scoping not repairs as the companies that also do repairs tend to recommend repairs).

If you do outsource, some management companies will cover various things like cleaning, supplies, etc. so look into that as well. 

@Chris May,You're really whipping a dead horse.The whole principle behind mortgage acceleration involves paying the principle off faster.How it is done is irrelevant.