That is a tricky situation but you could implement stricter tenant screening processes, implement strict rules and consequences for tenants who violate the terms of their lease, try to work with the owners of the surrounding properties to address the issue of problematic tenants, offer incentives for good tenants such as rent discounts or referral bonuses, and consider partnering with local organizations or community groups to improve the area and make it more attractive to potential tenants.

If you are going to sell it occupied, it's vital that your lease is excellent, you are screening thoroughly and charging market rates.

Most of the towns in the surrounding areas are also "cracking down" on STRs.

Upon screening or meeting your cleaner, ask for a reference if you can.

Renting and tenant screening can occur via the web.  

If you have very responsible tenants and they know how to use a fireplace safely, burn only seasoned firewood, do not leave the fire unattended, use fireplace screens and dispose of the ashes appropriately, it works.

Also, Not that this is a hard and fast rule or something I look at when screening but I have also found that *among well-qualified tenants*, pet owners tend to be more responsible, timely, communicative, etc... than non pet owners.

There are also integrated applications and screening reports online.

How do you all screen illegals for a rental property?  

So why was my home screen filled with time wasters like Facebook, Jewel Quest and NFL news?