I like the idea of explaining how I plan to screen visitors and protect the property from bad guests - however rare they may be. 

I suppose my view of the Fix/Flip market being super competitive is colored by the mainstream news stories talking about how "hot" the flipping market is in Phoenix, and even seeing TV shows featuring some of the locals. 

You could use:Smartbnb to auto reply, leave reviews, etc.VR Easy to notify staff and cleaners of turnoversVirtual Key- integrates with VR Easy and most electronic lock to change codes for each guest automatically and email them the codeVA to answer questions and screen guests based on a process/guides 

I’ve been without cable tv for 2 years and haven’t missed it.

They have often pre-screened tenants because they don't want their reputation tarnished.

Has anyone tried renting stuff to their tenants? I'm always thinking about ways to make extra money from rentals. Seems a lot of people need stuff when they move, and may want to just add a bit to their rent payment f...

These tenants are screened by the utilities departments and typically are required to pay a deposit to have utilities turned on in their name.

I've always heard and recommend that people screen their PM companies just like a tenant, check their google reviews, ask for references and call the references and see what they have to say, drive by properties they manage and ask tenants how they feel about the management.

Evictions can be expensive if you don's rent it to the right tenant, so do your due diligence and screen your tenants well.Save 10% (or more) of your monthly rent to Capital Expenses and you should be ready to tackle most issues that come up with out a charge card.Best Wishes,Dan

@Bryan Otteson , no, not an LLC. one insurance company had all these questions about how I planned on screening tenants since this will be my first investment property.