@Joseph Fenner I use the old App.

And any good agent can direct you to apps and other systems to prepare for managing the property.Good luck!

We have a free app that helps with this process.

This may be ok if you have a more urban type setting but where I’m at I’ve discovered people’s comfort levels differ greatly with different apps.

My portfolio is expanding and I feel I need to make a switch to a different software (I am currently using Innago) which has worked well for years but is missing some of the more sophisticated features - there is no mobile app for landlords so it's hard to manage on the go, there is no accounting functionality built in, changing lease terms/renewals can be clunky. 

It's a great sign that the tenant is *asking* you before letting his girlfriend move in so you should treat them as any other tenant application: - credit app- background check- income check etc. 

.), security cameras, track remote employees (they will steal the cash), cost to install pumps, license fees, hard equipment needed- registers, apps to run the register information, accounting, legal, cases for merchandise, shelves, door hardware, heater or HVAC depending on location...This is a tiny community there won't be a local plumber and electrician... add some cost for time to contact your team and travel will make any repairs more expensive.

There are so many "solutions" out there for STR is it easy to get lost in the mess.Some of those are worthwhile, Pricelabs for instance.For the most part, I just use the built in apps. 

Not sure about others but with Google Nest I'm almost 100% certain there's no way they can override the settings/setup without having either the password or access to the smartphone app.

One property, just use the Vrbo and Airbnb apps.