In a firestorm the decision time frames become a lot shorter than in good times, because you have to react to unpleasant things that pop up.Meaning they will have to just react vs having this downturn be part of a long range plan.

Upon discussing this with the selling agent and her broker in charge, they indicated that our contact specifically states "Leave whatever furniture that is unwanted or not needed."

If he is really holding back offers, there had better be a good reason for it (I can't imagine an ethical reason for it), or a complaint to his managing broker and/or the real estate commission is going to make his life unpleasant.

So thanks for keeping me from the sudden and unpleasant surprise.  

Usually a property is unwanted by owner and mortgage company and they chose not to redeem it.

Had a pretty unpleasant experience with CJ Real Estate.

If they want your services then they will keep the conversation going and if not youll be hearing some unpleasant language as they hang up.

I also route buyers away from neighborhoods where I know there is subtle resistance, such as a few pockets in Scottsdale where homeowners have planted "Homes Not Hotels" signs in their yards.Having said that, there is a lot of hoopla around regulations, but when it comes time to make changes, cities have only imposed minor inconveniences, such as registering your rental to ensure you are paying transaction privilege tax and posting the name and number of a local contact who can be on the scene to respond to any noise calls made to police.Whenever there are any campaigns to limit rentals, STR owners show up at the state house to defend their property ownership rights, so regulation attempts have been limited to the kinds of overlays I've mentioned above.No one wants major party houses in their neighborhoods, so choosing your tenant type wisely and setting your STR up in a way that doesn't accommodate huge crowds is a hedge against attracting unwanted attention.As far as price points, while there are a few condo complexes that allow STRS, the majority of STR buyers are purchasing SFR with pools to maximize their revenue.

Do you guys have any tips on how to manage inherited tenants to avoid unwanted problems.

If they are getting rid of the dog it's a pretty safe bet that they were completely unsuccessful with housetraining and/or other unwanted activity (chewing, etc).