The LLC does provide a layer of protection, but there's a lot of discussion all over BP and elsewhere about if that protection is better than just having a good insurance policy in the first place.

It's not about how many deals you close, but how many people you can genuinely help with the services you provide.

I don't know if Zillow provides one, but they should.

G'Day everyone,Nobody talks much about the S#@% that real estate service providers put with.All we mostly see is the bad reviews from unsatisfied investors talking smack on all of us.So, I’m glad the thread I started a few weeks ago got traction and that many of you agreed.You can read more here - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1170821-wtf-i...I'm also happy to share some further light on the disrespect, incompetence and ignorance that we sometimes have to deal with.Here is a recent situation and unfortunately I’ve experienced hundreds like it over the the years.I guess common courtesy and common sense aren't so common nowadays.

If a host desires big appeal and profits, it can take a little more effort than the local resources provide. - Mortgage terms, rates and competitionTypically vacation rental properties are investment properties.

Thanks for any information anyone can provide. 

@David Bennett I am guilty of being the ‘nice and forgiving landlord’ in this circumstance and letting the behaviour repeat so I’m taking it as a learning lesson that being kind and cordial is always a good thing - cause I really do love the people aspect of owning rentals and providing people a nice safe home to live in - but don’t appreciate being take advantage of :-)

We provide a professionally cleaned unit when the tenant moves in.

Meeting with the wife provided insight and a connection to the home's story.

No problem - glad the people of BP could provide some assistance.