If it was obvious they were gone (no clothes, no food, just trash left behind),  go ahead with cleaning it up and getting it ready to rent.  

We ask him to leave at the end of the lease.Another tenant left his windows open in a heavy rainstorm, all his clothes and my carpeting and wooden floors were ruined.

But no one wanted to look stupid by admitting "The emperor had no clothes." 

I don't buy things that often (i.e. buying a new gadget or clothes every few weeks) and know that I'm able to save a decent amount, but I don't actually know how my money is being spent.Blocking 30 minutes each week to review the previous week and plan goals for next week to make sure I am on track to meet my monthly goals.

If a pipe does freeze, it's best to get to it right away (before it bursts) and wrap hot wet cloths around the frozen area, to get the water to start moving.  

I had a simple Excel spreadsheet that tracked fixed expenses like mortgage, insurance, utilities, etc, and it also had columns for food, dining out, clothing, etc.  

It it  might be valuable to somebody (sentimental, or furniture/clothing/household stuff, etc.) then it's best to file an ejectment lawsuit.

That's all business and I will leverage for growth there, but it will be old cars, non-designer clothes, and a paid off mortgage in our personal finances.

I will get your coffee, pick up clothes from the cleaners WHATEVER IT TAKES to learn about real estate investing from someone who is doing deals.What can I bring to the table?

Less caffeine, more yoga... my coin.Kudos,Mary