I would recommend getting the tenant to admit that they had done something to cause the problem.

Even the threat of court has caused some guests to pay up.

I'm currently dealing with severe property damage on a single-family fifixer-upper in the Atlanta metro area, and my insurance adjuster hinted at hiring a public adjuster.I'm new to this and could use some guidance.

Furnished Finder does make it tricky since you need separate profiles for each room, but platforms like Apartments.com or Airbnb might work better if you're aiming for full-house rentals or structured by-the-room arrangements.If you decide to rent to multiple individuals:Tenant Screening: Screen each tenant thoroughly to ensure they’re reliable and responsible.Clear Communication: Introduce potential tenants to one another Detailed Agreements: Use separate leases for each tenant and specify shared vs. private spaces, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities.House Rules: Create clear, written house rules to prevent misunderstandings.Inventory Tracking: Document everything in the home (furniture, appliances, etc.) to avoid disputes about damage or missing items.Also, market your property with its flexibility in mind—like proximity to hospitals for traveling nurses or universities for graduate students.

I finally told her to forget it and relieved her from the 3k she owed me in damages and late rent.

Imagine someone harassing your girlfriend, damaging your property, using or selling illicit drugs, dog biting you or your other tenants and creating a flea or noise issue, or any number of other potential issues.

Do you understand what conditions caused the issue?

Lately tenants have been doing things that can be a cause for automatically breaching their rent agreement and possibly evict them.

And, you need to cure your liability (you cannot use a city easement without obtaining a Grant of Easement from the city - a legal document to be filed with the Clerk of Court).You've done everything you can to mitigate the damage to your home and I applaud you for it.

And STRs really help because you don't have the large dings that long term rentals have - i.e tenants damaging the property to where you have huge make ready costs (the str insurance covers that), no collections or evictions issues.