Quote from @Collin Hays: I spent the last six days in the TN side of the Smokies visiting various areas, from Cosby all the way to Cades Cove and Townsend.

This is the number one best thing to do.You of course must have a nice place, hopefully better than just an "Airbnb" but a nice STR or vacation rental.We also leave a handwritten welcome card and something sweet from a local German bakery. 

Understand their persona via visiting where they currently live

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Investor friendly agents often visit homes in need of repairs for their clients.

I'm planning to visit Scranton soon to get a better feel for the city before jumping in, but visiting is definitely no replacement for the insight you get from living in the area.

You don't ask how many kids but do ask to visit their current living arrangements 

Much like speeding in icy conditions, sure, it could get you there to your destination faster, but most people won’t make it.

Words like "contract grade", "performance weave" or "high rub count" can be buzzwords for what you're looking for.60+% of our bookings bring pets, including cats sometimes, so not allowing pets would increase our vacancies significantly.Waivo as a psuedo-insurance company, pet rents and non-refundable pet deposits, and photos just prior to a move-in known to be bringing cats can all help you sleep better at night while allowing four-legged residents.As an aside, ozone machines are cheap on Amazon, and running one post-pet visit can be a nice plus for the next resident.

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