@Matt TangBanks go through a process of getting the property ready.But, even when it's ready, the lender will determine when's the best time to list the property to get the maximum return to better manage their portfolio.However, even with all of that, there are occasions when a home is foreclosed and the bank hasn't done much because the owners have tied up everything in bankruptcy court.You can speak with a local REO agent and see if they know anything...

Their have been occasions when both houses were rented and I did not live in either. 

I have on occasion pre-authorized a tenant to call a particular vendor.

We've had a fire set to the garage and on a separate occasion, a window broken.

I like new appliances if I can pick up a set on sale - Lowe's/Home Depot offer good deals on occasion - but if not, pick around on Craigslist for some decent used ones.

Investigate a wrap around mortgage.I have used it on several occasions.

Plus, good cash flowing turnkey props aren't often to be found in those markets precisely because of the high values - the PITI eats up the returns.On rare occasion, of course, even a good TK provider may need to charge a sales price that's a tad over the appraised value, but not by $20k.

The answer I've come across on a few occasions is that it depends on time.

I also set up cameras on occasion (I really need to do this every time not just sometimes, and on major stuff with street side access, a temporary chain link fence around the property can also help.

It looks as though the loan was assigned from one bank to another on 2 occasions, the last in 1995.