It's a pretty useful tool that saves a lot of time when you need to send multiple messages at once.  

The Smokies is such a popular destination (20M people annually) that we attract a lot of great people, but also some not-do-great people.

Appraisals are likely to be even tighter these days so it may give you an out or a negotiation tool.

Understand the system and tools you are working with and TARGET THE RIGHT AUDIENCE!!!

. - on-going communication with tenants and you,- move in and out inspections and reports,- monthly reports (may be financial),- monthly survey,- co-ordination with contractors, maintenance crew, cleaning staff,- taking pictures and videos, - using the management tool you provide, - picking up supplies, - 24 hours on-call,- ensuring paperwork/leases are complete, - issue notices, writing notices and posting,- ensuring low vacancy, ensuring high rents,- resolve issues,- collect laundry money,- be nice and approachable, etc... you get what you pay for. 

There are definitely some tools that can help with managing things moving forward.

Thanks for your input in the VA loan, it definitely seems like a great tool.

There are definitely some tools that can help with managing things moving forward.

I was never too keen on short term rentals due to the government/regulation risk as the model became more popular with folks trying to score quick wins. 

It's hard for me, a non-tool-user, to understand if the time in which they say it will get done is the truth.