And take notes (mental or physical) on what you see.

But that does beg the question, maybe they didn't see the key in my tenant's bag along with her wallet?

We got shut down for a couple of months too, and short of physically getting shut down by airbnb and/or local governments(likely?)

Touches are the administrative part and or physical touches, cleaning and pick up drop offs.

While that may be a slight exaggeration, it is not too far off and as hard as it was to switch to this way of thinking (I have always been a doer and one that feels if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself), it is a worth while physical and mindset transition for your business (if a business is what you are running and not a hobby).1.

I would like to be on top of cleanliness right from the word go and did my part of communicating to them and I have even decided to hire a professional for cleaning and pay them myself, separately I just wanted to know is there anything the tenants can do something easily do for the upkeeping of the bathrooms, are there any cleaning materials like some powder or spray that they can just toss over without having to any physical exertion such as brushing.I will appreciate your inputs.Thanks

During my look at some properties, and working with my realtor to decide which properties are even worth looking at, I found myself running into the problem of seeing there is not much available at the moment that can cash flow decently, or even looks desirable to invest in due to issues with the properties that would run my wallet dry.

A lot of the stories I'm seeing are those of amazing couples who are able to tag team on a project, actively doing the physical labor to save money. 

Is it possible to purchase as permanent without physically living at property?

The best house at the best location isn't going to be cheap, and the cheapest physical house that checks all your boxes probably isn't going to be in the best location."