Hi Virginia,
I saw your question about property management companies. I have some experience with this, although I am not using one now. I used Tucson Vacation Rentals for four years and was quite pleased with them. I actually live overseas nine months out of the year, so I felt it was necessary. But last summer, TVR posted my house on airbnb, and I realized I could do that myself and hire a reliable cleaning service, and then I really didn't feel I needed a property manager. I have used airbnb as a traveler for years, but this winter is my first winter to host. My first guest arrives in December.
TVR's commission is 30%. That's another reason I decided not to continue using them. I took real estate classes in property management and one of the classes was led by Steve at Blue Fox Properties, but he said they don't do furnished rentals usually. I was impressed with him, but have never used Blue Fox. If you feel you need a prop managment company though, it might be worth contacting him.