Criteria:6 months STR2 bd, 2 ba, Single Level House Furnished with yard, washer & dryer with A/C (inland not near coast)Pet Allowable 40 lb labodor 10 yrs, 40 lbs Red Heeler Mix and 6 lbs catNear VA Hospital, shops, grocery stores (at least 25 minutes commute)

After about 2 weeks I took off the pet restriction because I read other reviews that highly encouraged it.

Key: cleanliness, keeping food contained and not leaving pet food out, exclusion (blocking holes where rodents can enter), keeping vegetation away from the building.If it becomes a serious problem or infestation, then call in the pros.

I like how I can dig into the competition and see their nightly rate, pet policy, etc.   

Have a good lease with "teeth" - late fees for late rent, occupancy rules, pet rules and etc. - and do not violate your own lease by being too easy, or very quickly you will not have any lease at all and your tenant(s) will do whatever they want at your expense. 

We're wondering about various what-if's though, such as what if the people tear up the place, what if we don't want to rent to someone in particular due to references or credit or pets, etc.

Stainless only.Various Prices - Neween 100% Waterproof Sofa Cover - https://www.walmart.com/ip/NEWEEN-100-Waterproof-Sofa-Cover-...If you are thinking about allowing pets, these are a must buy.

I also want to say that if you’re marketing to traveling nurses, the key things they want are 1) black out curtains; 2) quiet, and 3) to bring their little doggies (so he pet-friendly.Another tip is when using Furnished Finders (which is a $99 annual fee per listing) if you have a multifamily, just get one FF account per address, and then as each unit becomes vacant, just change the pictures and listing copy.

Think grandma and pets here living in house.

Also want to add that she had multiple violations such as having a dog with her while her contract states no pets and she was contacting repair facilities and acting as my agent or pretending to be a property owner and interfering with repair process.