It's too bad because you cannot beat the Occupancy rates month over month anywhere domestically in the US.

Those are things you can start working on now.You also want to be up to date on the laws concerning pets and what you must take or allowed to deny and the best way to screen those who say they have a service animal or ESA.   

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

. - Pet Friendly: A LOT of nurses (myself included) travel with pets.

If so, this has comprehensive coverage on pets and action to be taken for violating pet policyIf the lease agreement does not cover this scenario, u need to negotiate with the tenants on additional pet deposit & monthly pet fee

I'm fine with texting for routine communication reminders like be sure to drip the faucets on cold night, can we get a pet (yes, but there's a fee), etc.My phone goes into "Do Not Disturb" mode between 7 PM and 7 AM. 

You can add addendum's to a lease to cover Crime Free/ Drug Free, Lead, Pets, and other items specific to your property along with the Security Deposit/ Holding Fee agreement.Same info for rental applications.. 

@Roy Nash my property manager recently has focused on Facebook since it allows him to get a more comprehensive view of the applicant (e.g. they say they don’t have pets but their profile pictures are all with their cats).

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

This is my gut instinct.3) Do you allow pets?