There were only goat trails through the main parts of the home, but the basements, spare bedrooms and 3 car garage were packed almost to the ceiling.

They still herd sheep and goats for the Bedouin as they have done for more than 5,000 years.

Well you can go at this yourself and spend a lot of time or use a commercial leasing firm.

I might go at like this:Labor48 = 8 units to be plastered at 6 workdays each + materials60 = 6 units needs some framing x 10 workdays each18 = Plumber days18 = Electrician days36 = Handyman daysX 2 cause I don't know what I'm talking about------------360 days x $240 = 86,400Materials/Packed work180k = 18 Ikea kitchens with appliances installed :-)$36k = 18 bathrooms installed$18k = 18 units painted$43k = $10/ft x 4300$18k = $1k per unit Fixtures Lights and Plumbing----------------$295kContingency of 20%-------------$440,000 TOTAL not including permits, health insurance, chocolate, and beer

Looks like a goat to me

That's why I figured I go at least 3 months.

If it would sit vacant for two months waiting for a smoker to rent it, you've probably paid for your new carpet.You can wash blinds - either put them in the bathtub or the driveway & go at them with an ammonia-based cleaner & the hose - it may not be worth the effort, though.I've been through this myself - house with 20 years of non-stop smoking.

Then you'll have the confidence to go at it on your own.How should you obtain clients?  

I have also go at average of 8 to 10% on the tax lien that have redeemed all guaranteed by a piece of real estate.

Not sure about your market, but in the San Diego beach market properties that are permitted to be used as vacation rentals go at a premium price.