.: Give your tenant move-out instructions and be sure to mention removal of all trash and personal belongings, including the items on the patio.If they leave stuff behind, California has very specific laws about how to handle it: https://www.nolo.com/legal-enc...You can usually walk through and tell if the items are of value or if they just left junk.

If you are charging for the storage then their belongings should be secure.

We have attended some local meet ups with BP and we belong to a local LL Association.

@Bryce Jamison - do you own your home and do you have insurance for your personal belongings as part of your homeowners insurance?

Now I understand the process can be long, and that the prepay can be astronomical, but I wanted to hear from those who have actually gone through the process.

In addition, she signed  quit claim deed, which was filed with the clerk, which also says that the home belongs to me.So with this in mind, does the home belong to me?  

Not necessarily smoke and pet odor free, but empty of all personal belongings.

The lease term(s) is the realtor conveying that anything over a year would be long term but that many lease options are available and that voucher holders are welcome to apply.

.- add to your requiremetns at the bottom of your zillow rental add;   Must be long term renter, multi years. 

All the threads belong to a forum.I'm with you about buying sight unseen.