(M) "Inactive license" means the license status in which a salesperson's license is in the possession of the division, renewed as required under this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, and not associated with a real estate broker.

Then once The tenants family gets his crap out I get them to sign off tenancy and all possessions that day .I then clean up and burn or throw out anything left .

Response to Ben:When we first began with our initial investment in Seattle there were no limitations on the number of STR units an individual owner could possess. 

After all documents are signed and payments exchanged, buyers generally take possession of the keys unless a separate agreement has been reached to allow the seller stay in the property for a period after closing.

I hear you Denise, but the code says the investor can quiet title concurrent with the foreclosure, which is not possible due to the QT possession requirement. 

If you don't pay a secured debt they take possession of the pledged asset.

Tenants are responsible for having rent in the landlords possession by the due date.

The property is in Roane County.  Does anyone have any recommendations.

There is a level of peace of mind that comes with knowing who you give possession of your properties to, that I personally put a high value on.

but usually the lender does NOT want to take possession of the home.