A recliner or two, sofa, loveseat, coffee table, end tables, smart HDTV mounted on the wall, washer, dryer, ironing board, iron, fridge, stove, dishwasher (optional), toaster over, microwave, coffee maker, cooking and eating utensils, trash cans and bags, bed with pillows and linens, towels, night stand, smaller HDTV or old style tv, towels, cleaning supplies, vacuum cleaner, spare light bulbs, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, blue ray player with xxx movies (optional), cable and internet services, gas or charcoal grill with appropriate fuel, toilet plunger, mouse traps.

Think of it this way, like with airlines, tenant placement is the whole ground work of getting the flight set, and there is a ton involved.

.  Vacuum all floors, including inside closets.

The most anyone will ever have plugged in to a bedroom is a vacuum.

DIY can mean that you buy distressed properties and rehab them yourself to force equity without spending a lot (would be tough to do OOS unless you have a lot of airline miles banked and plenty of free time) and manage them from a distance (not recommend for a new investor), or build a team in the market of your choosing (agent, contractor, property manager, many new OOS investors do this). 

In addition to vacuuming, dusting, general cleaning, the cleaning service changed all of the sheets and laundered them as well, plus towels and a regular cleaning of the blankets.

Then you are entitled to these discounts in Panama:Here is a summary of the benefits of the Panama retirement visa:One time Duty tax exemption for household goods up to a total of $10,000.Duty exemption for importing a new car every two years.50% off entertainment anywhere in the country (movies, concerts, sports)30% off bus, boat, and train fares25% off airline tickets ( originating in Panama - going anywhere)50% off hotel stays from Monday through Thursday30% off hotel stays from Friday through Sunday25% off at restaurants15% off at fast-food restaurants15% off hospital bills (if no insurance applies)10% off prescription medicines20% off medical consultations15% off dental and eye exams20% off professional and technical services50% reduction in closing costs for home loans25% discounts on utility bills15% off loans made in your name1% less on home mortgages for homes used for personal residenceA one-time exemption of duties (taxes) on the importation of household goods up to US$10,000 in total value.100% duty exemption on the importation or purchase of an automobile every 2 years.

This will not only make the packing up procedure more streamlined, it will also make the basic cleaning duties like vacuuming a dusting a little easier to carry out.Are You Prepared To Move?

In 2015, with SW Airlines flying practically everywhere/anytime at a reasonable price, please tell me that nobody actually buys houses without doing a walk through....DL

I had the experience of screening two co-signers for two different tenants (one was the step-father of the tenant, the other was the tenants brother).Good thing I did this; despite the fact that the brother was an airline pilot (making big bucks), both co-signers had lousier credit that the applicants.So offering to be a co-signer is no guarantee this is a blessing for the landlord.Gail