You do not need to have a license to manage an apartment community.Property management can then be broken down into "annual" property management (normally a unit without furniture), a seasonal rental management (such as 2 weeks to several months up to 6 months) and then vacation rentals (sometimes for the weekend, a week, etc..).Each state has its different rules and licensing for each area of property management (annual, seasonal and vacation) as well as the different areas of management (association, apartment and property).I hope that helps.My understanding is that if you are an EMPLOYEE of the property owner you do not need to have a license; if you provide property management services as your management co owned business or as an independent contractor, then you do need a license.  

If it was in bad shape already and her dog made it worse...I'd pay a larger percentage.Talk to a flooring company (not a big box store) and ask them what they'd recommend. 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

The new tenants, starting their lease on September 1, have asked to move their furniture in earlier.Can the current tenants request the keys back since their lease isn't over until August 31?

. :)Touche'   My Grandfather had a hardware store there in the 30s 40s and got in on the Grand coulee action.   

For items like decor and furniture the cleaners have to match photos of new stay against previous stay room by room with photos and the EZCare App. 

But sounds like you have old furniture in the house? 

I thought maybe we could make the copy next time we are at the hardware store and have the Tenant pick it up, but husband doesn't want them knowing our address and I see the point and I don't either. 

From your post it sounds like you reused all of the current furniture.

Places I've seen used:- Big box stores: Home Depot and Lowe's are indeed popular choices for flooring and larger items.