Get a large security deposit...
We have handled our lakefront rental ourselves for many years and have been 100% successfull. We always get a large security deposit. It creates a psychology of not wanting to damage anything because that deposit looms in one's mind. We feel that even if the damage were to exceed the deposit, the renter is still out a lot of money that they were expecting back.
Also get a good application and know who your renters are.
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Gary
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