I have run into this enough that my lawyer added language in my lease under the maintenance and repair rules paragraph that states the tenant must “deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse in locations provided therefor and shall not allow trash”… “to stand on the exterior of any building or within the common elements.”

While traditional hotels took a beating for a year or more during the pandemic, STR (and timeshares) returned to healthy occupancies very quickly once the parks reopened as families realized that they could venture out on vacation in the comforts and relative safety of a fully-equipped home vs perceived risky hotel interactions. 

I try not to interact with her or him.

You may get the necessary information, and it may be enough, but you should always be aware that you will have an element of uncertainty and plan accordingly.

The Statute of Frauds states that among other types of contracts, those involving real estate must be in writing. https://corporatefinanceinstit...There are 3 basic elements required to form a contract - offer, acceptance and consideration (something of value changes hands). 

Posting and interacting a bunch has helped my team and me partner up with some amazing people across the country.

I prefer to see my prospective tenants in person because I like to interact with them.

Just remember that the primary objective in a rental ,or a home in general, is to protect its occupants from the elements.

Alas, time.. to start documenting every little interaction indeed!

Her mother wacked herself in the head on a open window on the exterior of my home and injured herself and was interacting with me and several times told her daughter what to do next etc..