This created all sorts of headaches as the guy that rented my place had scheduled movers, couldn't extend the lease where he was even for a week...etc.My contractors endedup doing a 24 hour marathon session to finish the place.

There are some 35-50% deals here in Sac but they are far and few between and they move really quickly.

One tenant from another property, we paid for his moving cost twice, because half of his stuff weren't packed on the day of his move, so we had to get the movers come back a second time, and offered to pay half of his security deposit as well, and added an extra $1000 incentive on top of all this if he can move by the end of February, instead of beginning of March.

When I asked about the cost the Marshalls indicated it was to pay the movers.  

Tough one, I have no experience with anything even remotely connected to this situation but if you contact the daughter I would recommend presenting it from the angle that she is/was a wonderful tenant and you want to insure the security of her mothers possessions while the property is vacant Etc. ask how you can "help out" maybe suggest local resources (movers, self storage) Good Luck,

And, has their movers literally pile boxes to eye level over every square inch of the 600sqft unit, save for a 12" path from bedroom to bathroom to kitchen.  

We analyze markets at our Movers and Shakers meetings and it's always interesting to see what someone else comes up with...PS Good you're trying to help your parents!

The key is to advertise 2 months ahead of the vacancy, if possible, to insure you have plenty of time and you get tenants that are not in a rush to move (red flag).

There are some movers and shakers there, who can point you toward people who are doing deals, or funding deals.  

I already was in touch with some of the best movers in shakers all around and tons of free material now you tell me there is more.