We rented a few years back through Spencer Hughes and found the place in Alton to be a nasty filthy dump. They still represent the same property.
My point is that not only do some places not screen the best, they don't manage the property well either. In this case the owner lives far away and they handle the cleanings and maintenance of the property, which they did poorly.
Having rented my property before, screening a client can be tough. You can only gather so much information, such as if they have pets, # of persons staying, etc. Its not like you can pull a criminal background or credit check on a weekly renter....
At least with VRBO and your own arranged cleaning people you have some control.
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