Be patient it can take many showings to find the right renters
Use renter screening tools like cozy.co
Be extremely clear about expectations
Make sure to have a clause in the contract that requires a per day late fee over a set number of days. E.g. after 3 days, each day late costs $25/day
Be clear about pet cleaning fees
If they want an exception for an animal, try to get a good idea if they really need the pet or not. I wish we asked for some sort of proof that the animal was required otherwise we would’ve charged extra
Set up monthly or quarterly visits from a landscaper for the exterior