@Michael Street as others have pointed out, there's not enough information in your post to determine what the best course of action is for you.

Don't let this risk prevent you from taking the action you need to take. 

Now this might be a coincidence but enough coincidences have happened for BP to put a drop-down menu where you have to state if you have a pre-existing relationship with the company, product of service mentioned in the discussion.While it's great that you're taking action, you can save yourself the hassle and time by following some common sense tips by going through the forums for free.

Instead I am offering to take you under my wing, provide you with the materials (stamps, envelopes, lists, mailers, etc) you need to be successful and then hold you accountable for taking massive action. 

Congratulations on jumping in, you've taken the hardest step, ACTION!

To be able to secure more bookings when you aren't staying there,  I would caution against buying a place that is too far north along the east shore, many guests here like to be close to the action (Heavenly,  Casinos, the city of south lake)

As far as damages once she is out, then from security deposit you would take damages, rent owed, court costs, ect.. and you may have to file another small claims court action to get that money if the amount exceeds her deposit. 

Payroll tax, insurance, workmen's comp, injuries, laws governing your actions, mileage etc...If you don't want to pay a full time or part time employee and take on all of the headache's that come with employees, why not consider outsourcing all maintenance to one local contractor.  

Knowledge+Action=Results!

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