The damage deposit can be substantial and it is refunded completely if no damage. You can even offer to pay the renter interest on the damage deposit. It covers theft too, and large theft eg golf cart is covered by insurance. It also makes sense to keep one room locked with your own personal items if you plan to use the property part of the year.
I remember one year the white towels provided in my rental got yellow stains and all the towels cost was deducted from my damage deposit - never used other peoples’ towels again, I buy/bring my own. Like them better anyways.
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