So, I do agree with hedging your bets and serving a notice to pay or quit.The issue with them not paying rent and you using the security deposit is that they have zero incentive to clean the unit and if they damage it, you have no additional funds.If it were me, I'd serve them an eviction notice and then mark them as owing on a credit reporting site(I use Front Lobby).

Does the area offer C and C+ Amenities such as clean, physicaly safe fast foods, a major chain supermarket, etc....

moving the fridge and oven for cleaning - uncommonscreens, holes, rotting porch, messy porch - PM should handle these and bill youBased on your ability to get stuff done, your standards, and their service level, self-management seems like the right answer.

Duct cleaning with deodorizing. 

Over time, as you document more deals with solid numbers and good financial organization, you’ll find that doors open more easily with both private and hard money lenders.Keeping clean, well organized books for each property goes a long way toward building that credibility.

text)-Offer cleaning or linen refresh at 45 days-Send small “thank you” notes or local gift cards for long staysI’ve had guests extend 2–3 times just because they felt cared for.What’s your go-to retention trick?

He said he would check it out, take care of cleaning it up if not much was involved, and find me someone if it was a big job.

Most new STR owners don’t realize how much the way a property is classified can impact their tax outcome.If you’re actively managing your rental, responding to guest messages, coordinating cleaning, setting rates, handling maintenance, and keeping things running smoothly, your STR income can be considered non-passive.

•If they clean up and stop, you can’t evict over past incidents—but repeated violations mean new notices, and judges usually side with landlords if there’s a documented pattern.4.

The lease should have professionally cleaned at move out in it.