It’s preventable with proper precautions, but still something to factor in.Appraisal risk is a wildcard.

As long as you take these precautions, you should be OK.

There are still opportunities to find a good investment for STRs but I think some precautions should be done.

What I'm gathering from these responses is not necessarily an encouragement to sell and that instead to take precautions to decrease the fire risk and ensure that insurance is covering things like wind.

If your pet has sensitive paws, we recommend taking precautions."

Usually you have to pay for the privilege of getting a return phone call from an attorney.(9) We have over 30,000 of uncollected judgements on six cases and like the LA fires, try to forget about getting back what you had, move on and take precautions never to get into that situation again.

This protects your investment and gives you leverage if there are issues.Other Tips:Make sure the lease explicitly defines the move-out date.Conduct a thorough walkthrough with documentation before and after the lease period to avoid disputes.Handling a seller-to-tenant situation can be tricky, but with the right precautions, it can work smoothly.

I assumed some would need replaced, which would be okay, but I would hate to see it all trashed.I guess in that vein though, I hear that a lot about LTRs -- the horror stories -- and we have been blessed with amazing tenants (generally) so I was thinking it would be along the same line where it would be something where you would want to charge high-end and screen intensely to try to get a tenant that just is transitioning and can benefit from the furnishings.I know that could still happen though, even with all the precautions you can take, so it's something good to consider! 

And they trusted Clayton Morris, a known and stable figure in their lives working under the laws of Indiana and the United States, much as I might trust Freud America, Inc. and by extension Robert Bosch GmbH, to make a table saw blade that won't kill me.Yes, I use reasonable safety precautions when I use my table saw.

What strategies or precautions can I take to protect myself and ensure I maximize the value of these deals?